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Read Getting Things Done and learn about Inbox Zero. You may not end up using these methods, but just learning how they work will really help you figure out what works best for you. Pro tip: they actually work.

Hone your skills. Remember to take some time to learn things, even if it's just a new Vim command or something.

Be nice to people. People who like you may propel your career in unexpected ways. This happened to me. Help people learn and grow. Don't try to compete with people in your team.

Communicate. Learn how to do it if you have trouble. There are a lot of people with brilliant technical skills that don't end up having great careers because they can't communicate.

Work 8 hours per day. Learn how to focus on those 8 hours and actually be productive. Don't work more than that, try not to work less than that. It's all you'll ever need to be above the curve.