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Nikola: Mm. Lots of helpful advice here... Debbie?... What do you think?
Debbie: Um, just a sec... Right... Well, I'd say the most useful tip from this list was the one about creating your own goals. I've always believed that if you don't know where you want to go, well, you'll never get anywhere...
Nikola: ... you'll be stuck.
Debbie: Exactly. Stuck in the same old job for the rest of your life! Right. Next, 'be comfortable with being uncomf...' Oh, sorry, no. That's my third point, actually. What I've chosen is 'make a list of your priorities
Nikola: and outline your tasks for the day"?
Debbie: Yep. That's the one. It's logical, isn't it? First you need to set your objectives, and once you've done that, you need to prioritise them. And if you want to move ahead in your career, you also need to evaluate your progress regularly, as it says here. If you do that, you get a better idea of what you're good at, and also of the areas that you need to work on.
Nikola: It's all connected with feedback, isn't it? Mm... And what's your last point then?
Debbie: Well, as I said a minute ago, 'be comfortable with being uncomfortable'.
Nikola: Mm. I wasn't too sure how to interpret that one
Debbie: Well, my understanding of this is that when a challenge presents itself, you have to take it on. I mean, if you play it safe all the time, if you just settle into a routine, you'll never move ahead in your career.
Nikola: That reminds me of a quote I read recently.
Debbie: Yeah?
Nikola: It said 'If you always do what you've always done, you'll only get what you've already got.
Debbie: Mm, I really like that. It's so true, isn't it? You can't make progress if you don't take risks, sometimes. Now, Nik, your turn. Which of these ten tips do you think are the most useful?
Nikola: Hard to believe, but my first one is the same as yours!
Debbie: Really! That's so interesting... A meeting of minds!
Nikola: For me, this was the easiest to decide on. I believe that once you've established your own goals, in many ways all the rest follows. Anyway, the second piece of advice I chose is 'always look for opportunities to broaden your skills'. Some companies - like mine, for instance-- look after their employees' professional development really well, but others don't, and in that case it's your personal responsibility to look for suitable opportunities. And finally, my third point was 'Are you really present?", because I believe it's crucial to be 100% focused used on whatever task you're engaged in. But now, after talking with you, I think I'd like to change it. I like what you said about being uncomfortable. We really have to try something new. If we don't, we'll never grow professionally or even personally.
Debbie: So, if we compare our final ranking, our number one and number three are the same. We just differ on the second point.
Nikola: That's right, yes. Mm. I quite enjoyed discussing this article with you
Type: Phrase
Meaning: To set personal objectives to work toward. Tạo mục tiêu riêng của bạn.Example: "The most useful tip from this list was the one about creating your own goals."
Synonyms: Define objectives, set aims.
STUCK /stʌk/Type: Adjective
Meaning: Unable to move forward in a situation. Mắc kẹt.Example: "...you’ll be stuck in the same old job for the rest of your life!"
Synonyms: Trapped, immobile.
PRIORITISE TASKS /praɪˈɒrɪtaɪz tɑːsks/Type: Verb Phrase
Meaning: To arrange tasks in order of importance. Sắp xếp công việc theo mức độ ưu tiên.Example: "First you need to set your objectives, and once you've done that, you need to prioritise them."
Synonyms: Rank, arrange by importance.
EVALUATE PROGRESS /ɪˈvæljueɪt ˈprəʊɡres/Type: Verb Phrase
Meaning: To assess how much improvement has been made. Đánh giá tiến độ.Example: "If you want to move ahead in your career, you also need to evaluate your progress regularly."
Synonyms: Assess advancement, measure improvement.
BE COMFORTABLE WITH BEING UNCOMFORTABLE /biː ˈkʌmf(ə)təbl wɪð ˈbiːɪŋ ˌʌnkʌmf(ə)təbl/Type: Phrase
Meaning: To accept challenges and adapt to difficult situations. Thoải mái với việc không thoải mái.Example: "When a challenge presents itself, you have to take it on."
Synonyms: Embrace challenges, adapt to discomfort.
TAKE RISKS /teɪk rɪsks/Type: Verb Phrase
Meaning: To do something that involves danger or uncertainty to achieve a goal. Chấp nhận rủi ro.Example: "You can’t make progress if you don’t take risks sometimes."
Synonyms: Venture, dare.
BROADEN YOUR SKILLS /ˈbrɔːdn jɔːr skɪlz/Type: Phrase
Meaning: To expand the range of your abilities or expertise. Mở rộng kỹ năng của bạn.Example: "Always look for opportunities to broaden your skills."
Synonyms: Develop abilities, enhance skills.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT /prəˈfeʃənl dɪˈveləpmənt/Type: Noun Phrase
Meaning: Activities to enhance career growth and skills. Phát triển chuyên môn.Example: "Some companies... look after their employees' professional development really well."
Synonyms: Career advancement, skill enhancement.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF /ˈtʃælɪndʒ jɔːrˈself/Type: Verb Phrase
Meaning: To push your limits to improve. Thử thách bản thân.Example: "When a challenge presents itself, you have to take it on."
Synonyms: Push boundaries, test your limits.
BE PRESENT /biː ˈpreznt/Type: Phrase
Meaning: To be fully focused and engaged in the moment. Tập trung hoàn toàn.Example: "Are you really present? It’s crucial to be 100% focused on whatever task you’re engaged in."
Synonyms: Be attentive, stay focused.
