Thirty Ways to Wreck Your Career

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28. Don't Hang with the Right People

You spend time with the people you like. But they've already gone as far as they can. You've neglected to build your network. You don't reach out to those who'll challenge you, provide regular feedback, tout your successes, open doors, and remind you how good you could be. With no one watching out for you, someone else is reaping all the opportunities you're missing.

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