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One of the quietest career traps is becoming exceptional at a job you don't want to keep doing.
At first, it looks like success.
You master the work.
You earn trust.
You get more responsibility.
You get better opportunities.
But there's a catch:
Competence creates momentum. Momentum doesn't always create direction.
The better you become at the wrong role, the harder it can feel to leave it.
Your experience, reputation, and income can start tying you to a path you never intended to stay on.
That's why career growth isn't just about asking:
How can I get better?”
It's also asking:
Better at what—and taking me where?”
Use the credibility you're building today to create options for tomorrow.
Because success in the wrong direction is still the wrong direction.
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