Things a Boy-Becoming-a-Man Need to Know

You get paid for your contribution, not your time.

If you’re not failing, you’re not trying to succeed.

Find a mentor.

Know The Peter Principal: Just because he’s the boss doesn’t mean he’s competent.

Know The Pareto Principle: Don’t be surprised by the 80% – and don’t be part of it.

Failure and success are generally only obvious in hindsight.

Workplace romances are a bad idea.

Make your life your work, not your work your life. No one ever died wishing they spent more time at the office.

The best job in the world is when someone will pay you to be you.