The Smartest People Don't Copy Their Boss. They Do This Instead.

Most people think career growth means finding one successful person and copying everything they do. The problem? When you copy a person, you don't just inherit what's working. You inherit their trade-offs too. In this video, I break down a different approach: building a Career Blueprint through what I call a Role Model Catalogue. Instead of looking for one perfect mentor, you deliberately study different people for different strengths - learning from their best behaviours while avoiding the habits, blind spots and trade-offs that come with them. We cover: • Why copying one mentor entirely is a trap • The four types of people worth studying at work • How high performers accelerate their career development • The hidden lessons sitting inside everyday meetings • How to learn faster without losing yourself in the process • Why successful people often carry behaviours you shouldn't copy This is career advice you won't find in a job description. Subscribe for weekly videos on the subtext behind career success. About Success Subtext: Hosted by Jag Dhaliwal ACA (Chartered Accountant & Career Coach), we decode the "hidden curriculum" of modern success that isn’t taught in school, uni, or at work. We cover strategies to get promoted faster, navigate corporate dynamics, and build a career and life you truly love. 🎙️ Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite platform: https://open.spotify.com/show/61i5DWS... Contact: ✉️ Join the newsletter for career insights: https://successsubtext.com/newsletter Or drop me an email at [email protected] Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday. #CareerSuccess #Podcast #SuccessSubtext #CareerAdvice