The Myth of the Planned Career
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Article discusses the myth of planned careers, with commenters relating it to lean startup principles.
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reckoner99
4 months ago
Here at Hacker News, I‘m sure more people will read this and connect the author’s insight to the lean startup. What is true for startups is also true for careers if one want’s meaning and rewarding outcomes. One needs to continually test, learn and potentially pivot. Sticking to a rigid career plan is typically a recipe for failure.
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