Significant Career Lesson from a Technical Marketing Manager at Edmund Optics
Cory, a Technical Marketing Manager at Edmund Optics, emphasizes the importance of overcoming the fear of starting, referencing Hemingway's quote that "the first draft of everything is [bad word]," to illustrate that initial attempts will be imperfect, but crucial for improvement and growth in any career endeavor. This philosophy, Cory explains, has proven invaluable in navigating career challenges and personal life.
Communication, Overcoming Challenges, Career Development, Motivational Stories, Actionable Tips
Advizer Information
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Cory Boone
Technical Marketing Manager
Edmund Optics
University of Arizona, Graduated in 2016
M.B.A. from University of North Dakota
Biology & Related Sciences
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Don't let the fear of starting something prevent you from doing it.
2. It's okay to not be good at something at first; the key is to start and improve over time.
3. Consider volunteering for extra projects or side tasks to gain experience and explore different roles within a company or field.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
A lesson that I've learned has proved significant in my career. There's a quote from Hemingway: "The first draft of everything is [unclear]."
Basically, the point is, sometimes the fear of starting something prevents you from doing it at all. This is especially true in writing and other forms of communication. You can get so stuck on, "How do I start this piece?"
Just get something down. I think that's a useful philosophy for many things. If you're interested in a certain role but don't know exactly if you should do it, give it a shot.
Reach out to someone in that department and say, "Hey, can I take on an extra side project with you? I'll volunteer some extra time to do something." You're not going to be good at it at first. That's the whole point.
So, just give it a shot. Over time, you'll get better and better. That's one lesson that has been very useful for me, and I think it applies to your personal life as well.