Introduction You can work twelve hours a day in a new job, complete every assigned task, attend every meeting, and still spend your first 90 days moving in the wrong direction. Why? Because being busy does not necessarily mean making progress. Imagine a ship with a hardworking crew. The engines are running, everyone has a responsibility, and the entire team is putting in maximum effort. But there is one problem: nobody knows the destination. Will working harder help the ship reach the right place? Not without a clear direction. The same principle applies to your career. John C. Maxwell explains this through the Law of Navigation, which emphasizes that effective leaders plan their journey before expecting others to follow. Understand Your Destination Before Starting One of the biggest mistakes professionals make when joining a new company is immediately focusing on completing tasks without understanding the bigger picture. You answer emails, attend meetings, solve daily probl...
Starting a new role comes with a lot of uncertainty. You are learning new responsibilities, working with unfamiliar people, and trying to understand what your manager expects from you. Even when you are doing your best, it can be difficult to know whether you are actually improving. That is where feedback becomes powerful. But feedback should not be something you receive only during formal reviews. In a new role, it can become a continuous learning system that helps you understand what is working, what needs to change, and where you can create more value. A simple three-step feedback loop can help you turn everyday experiences into continuous growth. Ask for Specific Feedback The first step is asking for feedback intentionally. Instead of waiting for your manager to tell you how you are performing, create opportunities for useful conversations. However, avoid asking broad questions such as, “How am I doing?” You may receive a vague answer that does not give you anything prac...