10 things to do if you want to drastically improve your career

Have coffees with people above you, outside of your industry, anyone who is willing to talk to you

It's not enough to take courses or training, you have to apply it and show that you have used the skill

It feels weird but it's a necessary skill to have to play the game

My experience working professionally is that great people move up together. Find someone rising quickly in your company, help them succeed and you'll find yourself moving up with them.

In rock climbing, sometimes the path you have doesn't work so you need to move to another path. It's the same with careers - sometimes to get unstuck, you need to make a move (laterally, for a lower position, etc.) - short-term pain for long-term benefit.

You'll learn what you need for the positions you want

The more you don't have to rely on money, the more freedom you have to choose the job you want (and not the job you need)