What hinders your career?

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No matter how difficult the current economic situation is, the rule that everyone is his own career luck maker is still valid. Now, even more than before, every man must look for opportunities for career advancement. We should be prepared to invest in ourselves to better understand our strengths and learn to use them in practice. We should, however, also know the reasons why people often get stuck at some point of their careers so that we can avoid them. What are the reasons?

1. Avoiding changes

If you want to develop your career, you have to be prepared to leave your comfort zone and open up to new opportunities. The more you learn to accept change, the better you will be able to cope with uncertainty and risk.

2. Refusing growth

Many people are victims of their own inaction. They do not learn new things and refuse to develop in areas that would help them upward in their career. If you do not want to lack the skills and confidence to grow in your career, enjoy all the possibilities to expand your horizons.

3. Inability to sell yourself

If you cannot sell yourself, other could feel that you do not try and have no interest in career advancement. Learn from the people around you who can do it. To get started, answer the question what three main motives play a vital role in most of your career successes. Base you story to sell yourself on them.

4. Connecting with bad people

Successful people are surrounded by other people who are successful. They know that if they surround themselves by ambitious people, the will strengthen their own ambitions. Choose your mentors among people who have something to give you.

5. Disrespecting time

People whose career does not develop waste their time. Remember that time is something you cannot stop and should appreciate. When you appreciate your time, you come with your own ideas and do not let your career on others.

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Article source Forbes.com - prestigious American business magazine and website
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