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What does it mean?
Hayes describes her early career as a collaborative chain where many people helped her progress.
In plain terms
Many people helped her move forward in her work from the start.
What can you take from it?
Success often relies on collective support.

Where it applies

  • early career
  • professional growth
  • teamwork

Putting it to work

  • seek mentorship
  • support others
  • acknowledge helpers

Questions to consider

  • How much do you owe others for success?
  • Is help always freely given?

Another view

This view may understate individual effort or resilience.

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