The professional environment is rapidly evolving, especially in tech and sales. Whether you are on your way to post-secondary education, focused on a passion project, or are struggling to figure out what path is right for you, the truth is that everyone's path is different and that’s okay. One of the most important things you can do is become a lifelong learner.
This week's guest is urging you to “stay focused on your own vision and ignore the noise”. When you find yourself lost, do not look back. Just look forward.
Meet Scott Barker, a man who wears many hats. He runs a management consulting company, is Head of Partnerships at Sales Hacker, and Head of Strategic Engagement at a software company called Outreach. He also hosts a podcast, writes a weekly newsletter, and acts as an advisor for various startup companies.
In this week's episode, Scott stresses the importance of being a lifelong learner. The ability to continuously and willingly take on new skills, outlooks, and ideas will only drive you further.
Who knows, maybe one day you will reach a point in which work feels a lot like play.
Lifelong Learning With Scott Barker
In this episode, we chat about topics including:
- The positive impact of adopting healthy habits
- The value of proper communication and writing in digestible formats
- Several sales opportunities for those looking to break into tech
- Going outside of the parameters and applying yourself to stand out
- Letting go of potential judgment and staying focused on yourself
- Refraining from stressing about the choices you make after high school, your path can change at any point and that is perfectly fine
Helpful Links
- Connect with Scott via Linkedin
- Read Scott's book of choice, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Miss the last episode? Listen to it here.
