From the course: Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work
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Not asking for help
- Being self-sufficient is great, and it's good to show initiative, and try to solve problems before asking for help. However, it's really important to know the difference between self-sufficiency and wasting time and energy. So, be careful not to make the mistake of not asking for help when you need it. When I changed careers, and became a software engineer, this was the hardest lesson for me to learn. I hated asking for help, but I had to learn really quickly that my ego was getting in the way of my learning. Knowing how and when to ask for help is one of the most important skills you can acquire. And now that I'm in the position of teaching others, I would so much prefer someone ask a question than spend an hour going down the wrong track. So, remember to ask for help when you need it. You'll be happy you did.
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