Honorary GoGirl: Ivanka Trump (Part 2)

I wanted to share some more insights that I gleaned from the rest of Ivanka Trump's book, The Trump Card.

For a lot of us, there's a weird stretch of time between college and career when our head is focused in one area and our feet are planted firmly in another, with our heart torn right down the middle. (p. 102)

...when you bring your heart and soul to a job, you can't lose...(p. 107)

A word of advice: your interview is about you. It's not about the school you went to, what you majored in, what your GPA was, or who your parents happen to be or know. Most of that stuff is right on your resume, and it might even have gotten you into the room, but it won't get you much farther. Once you land an interview, you must light it up with your knowledge, confidence, and enthusiasm. With you. (p. 108)

Don't go rushing after your career, because you might look up one day and realize you've been going through the motions on a misplaced passion. Your post-college yearrs should be an exploratory time in your professional life. From your early twenties and on into your early thirties, you should feel free to explore your professional prospects. Keep an open mind, and don't expect to get everything right straight out of the gate. Be prepared to start over once or twice. Learn to find excitement in the new opportunities that present themselves instead of bemoaning the things that didn't quite work out for you on your previous course. (p. 119)

The easiest, most cost-effective way to keep abreast of the trends and developments shaping your world is to read as many newspapers and magazines as you can. I mean really read the newspaper. In depth. (p. 131)

The lesson: be willing to slog through all the stuff at the bottom, at the first opportunity, if you want to make it to the top. (p. 136)

Showing up is half the battle. Showing up early, staying late, or working weekends can make up a big chunk of the other half. (p. 144)

There are roadblocks to our success at every turn, and it's up to each of us to find the resiliency and strength of character to get past them. (p. 197)

Timing is everything. Now, when you're just starting out, is the time to build a strong foundation. Be patient, and keep your eyes open for new opportunities. (p. 198)

We're free to pick and choose a path that works, to turn away from what doesn't, and to borrow liberally from mentors and role models who are kind enough to offer direction along the way. (p. 203)