It's Chess. Not Checkers.


The Vigilante's Edge

Career Builder, Edition #011

Hey Reader,

In the future, most opportunities will go to the people that can handle doing this AND that.

But most people are playing the wrong game. They're stuck with this OR that.

Good thing you're not most people.

The most successful people I know have mastered The Art of the AND which makes them adaptable, dependable, and valuable.

Yep. They're out there playing chess while everyone else is just playing checkers.

It's time to get busy embracing the AND, building skills that compliment each other to maximize impact and reach your full potential.

Confidence OR humility? Most think you have to pick. The best know their strengths and are the first to admit mistakes.

Vision OR execution? The average leader chooses one. The elite dream in decades and deliver today.

Pace OR quality? Who says you can’t have both; high performers move quickly and build carefully.

Innovation OR rigor? Creativity without structure fails. The best explore new ground and master the basics.

Independence OR collaboration? Lone wolves stall. The best find their strengths and lift others up.

Decisiveness OR agility? Most hesitate or overcorrect. High performers choose swiftly and adapt always.

Drive OR contentment? The rarest skill is balance. The best pursue growth and practice peace.

Most are focused on just one.

Career Vigilantes do both while having fun.

That’s why they rise.

A great tool to help you do this?

The Skill Builder guide I sent earlier this year.

It’s packed with actionable resources that will help you level up the key areas that matter most for your career.

Small steps = big growth.

If you need help with anything along the way, I’m just an email away.

Stay vigilant,

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