Why Being Too Good at Your Job Keeps You Stuck | Sandeep Das

By Sandeep Das

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Why do so many high-performing professionals don't experience career growth in mid 30's? In your 20s, relentless hard work, reliability, and office politics drive your promotions. But in your 30s, the rules fundamentally change. The currency for career advancement shifts from execution to judgment, influence, and strategic visibility. In this masterclass, we break down: The Career Trap: Why working harder at tactical tasks becomes a liability for your career growth. The 5 Core Pitfalls The 6-Step Escape Framework: A practical blueprint to secure career leverage. Chapters: 00:00 – Why is hard work holding your career back? 00:40 – Are you stuck in the mid-career trap? 02:24 – Why is pure execution no longer enough in your 30s? 04:00 – Have you become an irreplaceable "load-bearing wall"? 05:45 – How is the "energy tax" draining your strategic focus? 07:38 – Are you solving the wrong career problem? 08:44 – How can you master office politics with the 30% rule? 10:09 – How do you te

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