Significant Career Lesson From a VP of Operations at Sports Thread
Colin's most significant career lesson is "to keep your eye on the prize," emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus on long-term goals despite potential feelings of boredom or the allure of instant gratification, a crucial element for career growth and advancement within a company or across different roles. This sustained focus, Colin explains, helps navigate challenges and leverage past experiences effectively.
Executive/Leadership, Achieving Goals, Motivation, Overcoming Challenges, Career Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Colin Yost
VP of Operations
Sports Thread
George Washington University
N/a
Business Management & Admin
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Set clear goals and keep them in mind to stay motivated.
2. Don't be discouraged by boredom or a feeling that your job is not what you want to do.
3. Keep working toward your goals, even if it means changing companies or roles to achieve them
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
Above everything else, and at the risk of sounding repetitive, just keep your eye on the prize. I think nowadays, especially with people of a younger generation, it is very easy to think your job is boring or that it's not necessarily something you want to do.
People may fall victim to the instant gratification syndrome. So, my biggest lesson that I've learned is to keep your eye on the prize and keep working towards whatever goal you may have.
This could be growing in that particular company or role, or eventually leveraging your past experiences for another company or role. Above all else, just keep those goals constantly in mind.