“How to build a career in 7 steps:

1. Do great work.

2. Share it publicly.

3. Cold email people 2 steps ahead of you.

4. Talk about your work and trade ideas.

5. Host events and meet in-person.

6. Become friends.

7. Rise together.”

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James Clear writes about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages.

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