
leadership Lesson 26: When Something Is Too Good To Be True, It’s Usually Not True
Success, opportunities, and rewards rarely come without effort. If something seems too good to be true, take a closer look.
Discover 1001 leadership lessons that helped me navigate my career and my life; they might help you in yours too.
Do you feel like you’re navigating the labyrinth of life without a map? Are you at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take next? Or perhaps you feel completely lost? I’ve been there too: I’ve traversed the maze of the professional world, weathered personal storms, climbed mountains, and occasionally stumbled into the countless pitfalls along the way. My journey has been marked by trials and tribulations, victories and defeats, successes and setbacks. I’ve stumbled, fallen, and picked myself up again more times than I can count.
This project is the culmination of that journey. What began as a small idea – a list of “101 Things I Learned” – grew into something far more profound. These 1001 insights are not just professional strategies; they’re life lessons forged in the fires of experience. They are the rules, reflections, and revelations that have shaped my path and helped me grow as a leader and as a person.
You might have heard some of these rules before, and I don’t claim to have invented them all, nor do I pretend to hold the universal truth. These principles worked well for me, but only you can decide whether they’ll work for you too. My hope is that they spark something meaningful for you: whether you’re looking to avoid pitfalls, gain perspective, or simply push your boundaries, you’ll find stories, principles, and practical guidance to inspire your own journey.
This is more than a collection of rules – it’s an invitation to learn, grow, and redefine your own success. So buckle up and get ready for an adventure like no other: Welcome to 1001 Things I Learned During My Career!
Over the past three decades, I’ve lived and worked in some of the world’s most high-pressure environments, and now I’m sharing the lessons that helped me thrive. Let my journey inspire yours.
Leadership is more than theories, frameworks, or certifications: it’s lived experience. When you seek guidance for yourself or your teams, choose someone who’s been where you are.
Dive into my curated collection of career-defining leadership moments and life lessons. Each post offers a nugget of wisdom you can apply today.
Success, opportunities, and rewards rarely come without effort. If something seems too good to be true, take a closer look.
Life doesn’t always go as planned. You can dwell on the “why” or take action to move forward. Losing a
Honesty builds credibility, trust, and lasting relationships. In Bushido, Makoto (誠) means truthfulness in both words and actions. Leaders who
The truth is often right in front of you – you just need to see it for what it is.
Like it or not, you are exactly where you’ve chosen to be: every job, relationship, and situation in your life
Compassion is a leader’s greatest strength. In Bushido, Jin (仁) represents empathy, kindness, and using power responsibly to uplift others.