RSS 43: 5 Underrated Career Moves That Separate Top Performers from the Pack
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Ross Simmonds discusses five underrated career strategies that can help individuals achieve long-term growth and separate themselves from the competition.
In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross breaks down five underrated career strategies that quietly separate high performers from everyone else. From investing in yourself without permission to thinking in decades instead of quarters, this is a tactical blueprint for anyone serious about long-term growth. If you're playing the long game in your career, this episode gives you the mindset and structure to win it. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Invest in Yourself (Without Waiting for Permission) - Stop waiting for HR or leadership to approve your growth. Identify your skill gaps and proactively close them. Books, courses, and communities offer massive ROI over time. Treat self-education as an investment, not an expense. 2. Take On the Projects No One Else Wants - Volunteer for high-visibility, low-competition initiatives. - Align yourself with projects leadership cares about. - “Messy” projects often create the biggest breakthroughs. - Growth lives where others hesitate. 3. Close Skill Gaps Before They Cost You Opportunities - Be honest about where you're weak (public speaking, strategy, tools, etc.). - Build deliberate practice into your routine. - Don’t stay passive while…
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