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3 Things That’ll Guarantee Success in Tech
Tech is both attractive and hard. It requires patience and persistence. It can be hard to stick with it. Having the systems in place required to enter the field and stick with it is the difference-maker. It doesn’t matter if you are an aspiring developer or an experienced digital marketer. These three things will guarantee success, provided you continue to grow and use your creative muscle around what they look like. If you feel stuck in your learning or career, consider if you need to approach these from a different perspective.
Practice every day.
Get a Mentor.
Ask (specific) questions.
Get a Mentor
Get a mentor. Maybe 2 or 3. Not 12, but maybe 2 or 3. I know there are lots of people out there who are more than happy to help you, if only you ask. It will require some leg work because not everyone will be able to give you the help you need. I recently listened to this podcast from Amy Porterfield on Finding a Mentor. I’ve followed Amy for a while and I can tell you she is consistent with who she listens to. That is an important part of mentor selection. You want someone you can listen to now and in the future, ideally. That will require that you find someone who is growth oriented and will continue to achieve bigger results. If not, you may pass your mentor up…