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“Know your career values: Not your parents' values, not your friends', but what you personally value in work. For me, it's things like moving quickly and scrappily, ownership and authority over my work, and flexibility.” quote by Kathryn Minshew
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“Know your career values: Not your parents' values, not your friends', but what you personally value in work. For me, it's things like moving quickly and scrappily, ownership and authority over my work, and flexibility.”

Kathryn Minshew

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Identify personal work values—speed, ownership, flexibility—rather than adopting others’ expectations.

In simple terms: Define your own career priorities.

Key Takeaway

Align jobs with your core values.

Themes

career values self‑awareness

Mood

motivational reflective empowering

Type

advice self‑help

When to use this quote

  • job search
  • career coaching
  • entrepreneurship
  • team building

Key Concepts

psychology leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values drive your best work?
  • How can you test a role’s fit before committing?
A Different Perspective

Values may shift over time, requiring reassessment.

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