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Careers Counsel | Steve Jobs on the Four Times You Should Say 'No'

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BoF Team

05 February 2018

There are few sectors of the economy that offer as wide and interesting a range of career opportunities as fashion. Careers Counsel rounds up the most useful and inspiring articles from around the web. To browse hundreds of jobs from leading brands, visit BoF Careers.

Steve Jobs' Advice on the Only 4 Times You Should Say 'No' (Inc.)
"With so many things coming our way every day, Steve Jobs calls us back to the importance of focus."

The 6 Steps to Turning Setbacks Into Advantages (New York Times)
"The way we generally think about resilience, as 'bouncing back,' doesn't get us anywhere. Instead, we can use our setbacks as opportunities to better operate in and positively affect the world around us.

How to Recognise and Prevent Burnout Before it Hits You (Fast Company)
"Burnout is neither a badge of honour nor a sign of courage. Here's how to recognise the symptoms before it hits you."

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Workplace & Talent

People

Steve Jobs

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London, United Kingdom

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