The Best Career Book I Read in 2025 (So Far!) 🚀

Most people chase quick wins. The real game-changers? They think long-term.

I just finished The Long Game by Dorie Clark, and it’s a must-read for anyone serious about building a meaningful career.

💡 Biggest Takeaways:

🔹 Optimize for Interesting – Don’t just chase the next title; follow what excites you. That’s where real innovation happens.

🔹 Relationships Have No Expiry Date – The best opportunities come from genuine, long-term connections. No agenda. No transaction.

🔹 Give & Take (Without Being a Taker) – Networking isn’t extraction. Respect time, give value, build trust.

🔹 Play the 20% Rule – Spend 1/5 of your time on projects that pay off years from now. It’s how real success compounds.

📖 If you’re tired of short-term thinking, read this book.

What’s one long-term bet you’re making on yourself this year? Let’s talk. 🚀

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Peggy Van de Plassche is a value creation strategist and senior advisor with over 20 years of experience in private equity, financial services, healthcare, and technology. She works with investment firms, boards, and C-suite leaders to accelerate portfolio company performance, drive operational transformation, and unlock long-term value. Peggy specializes in the execution of complex value creation plans—spanning capital allocation, digital enablement, transaction advisory, and leadership alignment. Her work consistently bridges strategy and implementation, helping investors and operators maximize EBITDA and enterprise value. A founding board member of Invest in Canada, she also brings deep expertise in public-private partnerships and institutional capital deployment—critical levers for competitive advantage in today’s global landscape. Her clients have included BMO, CI Financial, HOOPP, OMERS, GreenShield Canada, Nicola Wealth, and Power Financial. Learn more at peggyvandeplassche.com.

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