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  • What's the biggest mistake you've made in your career that you still regret?

    Udaya Sri
    22 replies
    I regret not starting earlier. The younger generation seems to be very focused on achievements and more ambitious than we were. Seeing their successes makes me feel like my own accomplishments are minor and that I should have begun sooner to achieve more. Does anyone else feel this way? BTW way any poetry lovers here?

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    Nathan Covey
    Not learning how to code earlier
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    Udaya Sri
    @nathancovey This will be one of my regrets too. Regardless of career goals, I think it’s a skill everyone should try to learn.
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    Shey A
    Building network! I always saw myself as an island but in truth no one is
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    Karen Anderson
    Oof, I think the biggest mistake I made was not realizing the potential of a certain technology early on that later exploded in popularity. Missed out on being an early adopter and innovator in that space. Still kicking myself over it! But ya live and learn I guess... gotta keep looking forward and not dwell too much on past missteps, even though the regret still stings sometimes lol
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    Luke Bell
    I regret not keeping track of my milestones and goals. If I had, I might have spotted some issues earlier and adjusted course sooner.
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    Marcus
    I don't believe in statements like your biggest mistake or regret, there is nothing like biggest mistake or regret there is only one thing learning and opportunity to look at things differently.
    Miyene Tom
    lol... I think you are right... and now It feels a bit late trying to compete with them.. the feeling is mutual Udaya.. hmmm
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    Kavya Tripathi
    This is true but I believe it’s never too late for anything :)
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    Claudia Dennis
    None. I never regret for anything.
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    Gucci Murdock
    Not setting clear goals from the start
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    Michael Thomas
    Early in my career, I didn’t always listen to feedback from colleagues and mentors. I was too focused on proving myself instead of learning and growing from their insights.
    Deepa Somasunderam
    Not focusing enough on taking time off. And yes I love poetry Udaya!
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    Udaya Sri
    @deepa_somasunderam I’ve recently begun celebrating small wins to help avoid this kind of regret. Great, I love poetry too!
    Ave Lord
    For me, it was not taking enough time to really understand my audience early on. I spent too much time focused on the product instead of the people who would use it.
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    Udaya Sri
    @natasha_reddy I totally get that. It’s so easy to focus on perfecting the product, but really understanding your audience is key.