[cbushko]

Background: I worked at a very toxic startup that was run like a high-school where there was a lot of drama, backstabbing and everyone was trying to be the cool/popular kid. I learned a tonne there, especially about the type of person I don't want to be...

Best: Focus on the project and making it good. If you are correct in your ideas then good. If you are wrong but the project is better then good, everyone wins.

Worst: "perception is reality", coming from a COO that had no idea about technology and what people do but they were second in command and making a lot of decisions.

It taught me that you have to play the game and sell your accomplishments so that upper management sees you. You do not have to market yourself but do not complain about not getting credit for the amazing things you do if you do not sell yourself.