'See every misstep as a lesson': Well-known faces share career advice they'd give to their younger selves

Take every opportunity going, push yourself outside your comfort zone, and don’t try to figure out every step, say high-profile people and professionals

Laura Dowling: "Follow what lights you up and if you keep your standards high and if your work is useful, honest, and coming from a good place, you’ll be on the right track.” Picture: Moya Nolan.

Newcomers to the workplace are often full of energy and enthusiasm. Over time, that dynamism tends to be replaced by hard-won wisdom. But imagine what we could achieve if we combined the two. We ask people what career advice they would give their younger selves.

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