Career Wisdom for 2018

As 2017 comes to an end, we wanted to share some inspiring words of wisdom from a few successful thought-leaders and industry shakers. Our hope is that their advice will inspire you to seek greater career satisfaction and personal success in the coming year—whether it’s going for a promotion, making a career change, or even going back to school. The possibilities are endless. Here’s to 2018! We hope it’s your best year so far!


Twitter Co-Founder, Jack Dorsey’s advice to entrepreneurs:
“If you have an idea, get it out of your head and start working on it.”

Oprah Winfrey’s advice to graduate students at Stanford:
“Knowing what you don’t want to do is the best possible place to be, because knowing what you don’t want to do leads you to figure out what it is you really want.”

Google Executive Chairman, Eric Schmidt’s advice on achieving greater success:
“Find ways to say yes to things. Say yes to invitations, to meeting new friends, and to learning something new. ‘Yes’ is how you got your first job, your next job, your spouse, and even your kids.”

Billionaire and Shark Tank host, Mark Cuban’s career advice:
“Convince people of your worth through action, not talk. Rather than trying to convince people you are the best, let the quality of your work do the talking.”

Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg’s words of wisdom to women in the workplace:
"Skip the people pleasing. Visualize your career as a jungle gym, not a ladder.”

Author and Public Speaker, John C. Maxwell's motto for success:
“You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.”

Here’s to a smarter, happier, healthier, and wealthier version of YOU in 2018! If you’re ready for a change, there is no time better than NOW to get started. Make every day count!