Significant Career Lesson From A Business Owner At Precision Construction
Erik's most significant career lesson is that "things really do take time," learning to adopt a "long horizon" rather than expecting immediate results, and appreciating the cumulative progress over five or ten years. This perspective shift has profoundly impacted their career trajectory at Precision Construction Services.
Long-Term Vision, Patience, Persistence, Realistic Expectations, Time Management
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Grad Programs
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Erik Wright
Principal / Business Owner
Precision Construction Services
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo / Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Design & Construction
Architecture, Construction & Design
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Things take time: Don't overestimate short-term accomplishments and underestimate long-term potential. Long-term vision is key.
2. Long-term perspective is crucial for success: It's important to have patience and understand that significant progress takes time.
3. Realistic expectations are important: Avoid setting unrealistic goals and focus on making steady progress over time.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
The biggest lesson I've learned throughout my career is that things truly take time. We tend to overestimate what we can achieve in a short period, while underestimating our potential over a longer timeframe.
I can't count the number of times I've set ambitious goals for a year, only to find we're nowhere near completion by the end. However, when I look back after five or ten years, seeing how far we've actually come is incredibly impactful.
You really need to adopt that long-term perspective and not expect everything to happen on day one or within the first year.