Ralph Linsalata on Careers

• Find an industry that gets you excited and a company that places excellence and integrity at the top of their list of core values.
  
• Identify the areas in which you can truly excel. What you do well is not work — no matter how hard it is and how many hours are required.
  
• Learn everything you can about your company, its industry, and your job. Understand both the details and the big picture.
  
• Always be willing to help others, because many will later help you.
  
• Befriend and work with the best people, because they will make you better.