✍️ The best piece of career advice I ignored was...

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Jeff Chen
January 30, 2026

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Today’s LinkedIn Prompt: 

✍️ The best piece of career advice I ignored was…

Copy, Paste and Personalize:

The best piece of career advice I ignored was [advice].

At the time, I didn’t realize how important it was, but I’ve since learned [lesson or realization].

Why This Works: Highlighting advice you initially overlooked shows humility and growth, which your audience will relate to.

Pro Tip: Explain how this advice has impacted your career now that you’ve embraced it.

Action Step: Post about ignored career advice that became meaningful later on.

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