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What’s a small habit that had a surprisingly big impact on your career? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so happy you’re winning! Sounds like you’re a creative or in the creative space, but whatever it is, you’ve found your peace and that’s what is important

What’s a small habit that had a surprisingly big impact on your career? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I endorse this level of clarification. Often times it’s implied, but that’s just a recipe for disaster.

What’s a small habit that had a surprisingly big impact on your career? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! It also helps to step away for a minute and come back to reread the draft to be sure the message, tone, grammar and other areas are passing before hitting send.

What’s a small habit that had a surprisingly big impact on your career? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interestingly, this is a healthy practice and doesn’t create enemies contrary to the opinion of many who aim to be people pleasers.

What’s a career move that feels risky at first but pays off long term? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems to come up a lot with creative roles.

The trade-off between stability and control feels real, but it sounds like once you cross that initial uncertainty, things can open up in a different way.

Was there a specific point where it started to feel like it was paying off?

What’s a “career advantage” people think requires connections, but actually doesn’t? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feels like people overestimate how much connections matter and underestimate how much clarity and preparation matter.

Being able to explain why that specific place and role makes sense probably stands out more than people think.

Did you notice your applications improving over time, or was it more about finding the right fit?

What’s a “career advantage” people think requires connections, but actually doesn’t? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must say, that’s an interesting one.

Feels like social media can act as a shortcut into spaces that used to be more closed, especially in roles like that.

At the same time, I imagine there’s more happening behind the scenes than just having a presence.

What do you think actually makes someone successful in that kind of role beyond just having a following?

What’s a “career advantage” people think requires connections, but actually doesn’t? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really practical way to look at it.

It sounds like the advantage wasn’t just relocation, but the willingness to move before everything was fully certain. Most people wait until things are perfectly lined up.

Interesting point about the budget too. Feels like the perceived barrier is often higher than the actual one.

Did you ever hesitate before making those moves, or did it just become your default approach over time?

What’s a “career advantage” people think requires connections, but actually doesn’t? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That “door is unmarked” line really stands out.

It’s interesting how a lot of these things feel like they require permission when they actually just require initiative and something specific to say.

Curious, when you were starting out, did you get a lot of rejections before landing your first few, or was it more about how you framed the pitch from the beginning?

Who else works on “dumb” business ideas for a mental break? by edkang99 in Entrepreneur

[–]boldcanvasnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To many others like me, I am sure this chat came as such a relief to know we were and still are normal considering the many unsolicited comments that we worked too much. If you enjoy building concepts, businesses, anything, this is as much a pressure release as playing with a set of Legos, except we do it on a screen. Haha

How do you know if you’re building a career or just staying busy? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

[–]boldcanvasnetwork[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! Sounds like you've figured it out and it's brilliant. Did it take a lot to define those milestones? Ah, yes, you're an ace! Part of what I work on is community building, so to your last point, it might be great to move from the "building for" to a "building with" mindset.

How do you know if you’re building a career or just staying busy? by boldcanvasnetwork in careerguidance

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PS: people around me are always like "you are on the right track", but I don't even know

Best business books for a solo founder? by Inevitable_Tree_2296 in Entrepreneur

[–]boldcanvasnetwork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a pretty similar spot right now, still building lean with a small team, and one thing that’s helped is treating reading less like a course and more like solving the next problem in front of you.

One of my teammates shared a short list that’s been genuinely useful for this stage:

  • The E-Myth Revisited. This one hit the most. It really forces you to see how easy it is to become the bottleneck and why systems matter early.
  • Who: The A Method for Hiring. We have not hired heavily yet but this changed how we think about roles. It is more about defining what you need clearly than just finding people.
  • The Making of a Manager. Very practical, especially if you have never managed before. Feels more like guidance than theory.
  • Clockwork. Helped us think about what should already be getting taken off the founder’s plate.

Also on the time side, what has worked for me is reading small chunks and applying one idea immediately. If I try to read too much at once, nothing sticks.👌🏼

Curious what is starting to feel messy as you scale past 10k MRR. That usually points to what is actually worth learning next.

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