7 pieces of tough but loving career advice

7 pieces of tough but loving career adviceTheres an awful lot of career advice out there. Some of it is great some of it is not so great. What most of it has in common is a general tone of optimismReach for the stars You can do anything you set your mind to googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) While it never hurt to think positively, we know it also cant hurt to hear advice thats a little mora of the tough love variety. Here are a few career advice gems that will guide you to take a mora careful look at yourself and your choices, while not painting the path ahead in a completely rosy hue. Keep these in mind as you begin (or continue) your career, and you should be prepared for whatever comes your way.1. You arent going to be great at everything right away.Every time you start a new job or attempt to acquire a new skill, youre likely going to be terrible at itat least at first. And thats fine You cannot be perfect (at anything) right out of th e gate. Dont despair, and dont compare yourself to other people. Just keep plugging away and youll improve.2. Not everyone is going to love you.Some people just plain arent going to like you. Theres almost nothing you can do about thismany times, it has very little to do with you and everything to do with them and their issues. If you dont expect a 100% positive consensus about you in any situation, you wont be disappointed.3. Chill outthe day to day doesnt matter that much.Learn to find the more sustainable, moderate ground between Everything is terrible and I am the most awesome worker ever and shoot for sticking in that middle territory on average. Work hard, but dont take things (work or home) too seriously or personally. If you dont let things get under your skin, youll stay in better control of yourselfand make a better impression on those around you.4. You dont get brownie points for overworking yourself.Theres no trophy for the most stressed out person. Your career isnt a de ath sprint to some finish line where success is waiting just on the other side. Its a long slog, but one that will hopefully be a labor of love. It will take endurance, patience, and positivity. Work on cultivating those rather than running yourself into the ground. Dont take on more than you can reasonably handle.5. Going the extra mile can be tough.Dont just be a team player on paper or for show. Demonstrate to people that you have made them a priority. Seek out tasks that arent on your docket or directly assigned. Figure out whats stressing your boss out the most and find a solution to that problem. Go out of your way to be helpful to others or to streamline your (or everyone elses) workflow. Being thorough and extra attentive in these areas will make you better at your job and a better person. It takes a lot of focus and purpose, but youll see results in the long run.6. Vulnerability = successThe most successful people, in work and in life, are willing to humble themselves enoug h to understand their own weaknesses and learn from those around them. Dont get so caught up in getting ahead that you forget the world is made of other people too (there is no I in teamwork). Admit your mistakes and ask for help.7. Making friends is an important part of work life.Sorry introvertsyou might have to channel a hidden social butterfly within. Whenever you start a new job, always say yes to coffee invitations, to that first happy hour, to the company picnic. Make friends. Be a person too, not just some shark trying to swim straight to the top.Workplace success comes when you find that ideal balance of the personal and professional. Work hard, but dont overwork yourself. Be respectful and businesslike, but kind. Finding that ideal footing isnt easy, so dont be hard on yourself. Even just striving for it puts you on the correct path for a healthy and fruitful career.