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CareerReasons for failure
#RI-69aa7e88·5 months ago·
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“Focusing on micromanaging”

I wasted my career on pointless tasks

What I wish I knew
"Focus on real skills, not just management"
If I could tell you one thing
"Develop technical capabilities, not just people skills"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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