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This is one race that's definitely a marathon, not a sprint.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3767882,"For many people, the hardest thing about job-seeking is figuring out where to start. All through college, I heard my friends asking themselves, 'What do I want to do with my life?' And guess what? After college, and after that first job, people still ask the same question.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3767881,"As a general rule, most recent university graduates know far more about U.S. economic history and 'The Lord of the Flies' than about how the modern workplace functions and how to succeed in it. Yet come senior year of college, it couldn't be more important or more timely to learn the basics of getting a job.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":40},3767880,"Being able to hear someone say, 'I found an incredible job on The Muse,' or 'It gave me courage to make a career change,' that's the motivating factor.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nKathryn Minshew, the founder of The Muse, likely shared this quote in the context of her entrepreneurial journey. As she built her career platform, she faced the challenge of helping others navigate the complexities of career change and job searching. This quote is a testament to her dedication to empowering others through her work.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe motivating factor for Minshew isn't the success of her platform itself, but rather the tangible impact it has on people's lives. This highlights a crucial aspect of motivation: it's often not the abstract goals or achievements that drive us, but the specific, human connections we make along the way.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo tap into this mindset, focus on creating opportunities for meaningful interactions with others. Whether it's through mentorship, public speaking, or simply listening to someone's story, cultivate a sense of connection that goes beyond your own success. By doing so, you'll find that your work takes on a new sense of purpose and motivation.",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3767879,"It's not just hours and pay that are important anymore. People want to know what the company is like, what the culture is.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3767878,"One classic mistake is when people give the impression that they just want a job, not this job or this company in particular. 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