Table of Contents
Foreword xi
Introduction xv
Part 1 Early Lessons 1
1 Create Your Own Luck 3
2 Beware of Impostor Syndrome 13
3 Find Your Cheerleaders 21
4 Control What You Can 27
5 Don't Let Them Win 31
6 Decide What's Important to You 35
7 Set Your Goals 40
Part 2 Strategize for Success 43
8 Devise a Plan 45
9 Learn the Ropes 51
10 Prepare for Opportunity to Appear 59
11 Strategic on All Fronts 63
12 Foster Self-Determination 75
13 Take a Stand 78
14 Build Your Reputation 81
15 Be Partners in Planning 86
Part 3 Living the Plan 93
16 Execute the Plan 95
17 Understand the Field 106
18 No Second Thoughts 111
19 Delegate 114
20 Embrace Your Limits 119
21 Live Your Values 125
22 Forget about Work/Life Balance 129
23 Manage Your Own Career 134
24 Tell People What You Want 138
25 Let It Go 141
26 Every Move Is "Our" Move 145
27 Your Challenges Are Your Strengths 150
Part 4 Swerve 155
28 Move Around the Blocks You Can't Remove 157
29 Make the Right Choice at the Right Time 161
30 Stay Flexible 168
31 Stay Connected 173
32 Never Say Die 177
33 Keep Learning 183
34 You Deserve It 190
Part 5 Improving Your Odds 193
35 Find Your Mentors 195
36 Build Your Network 205
37 Find the Current 210
38 Take Risks 213
39 Life Planning 101 223
Epilogue 245
Book Dedication 253
Acknowledgments 257
Notes 261
Personal Planning Guide 267