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What is a common characteristic of successful data analysts?
What is a common characteristic of successful data analysts?
- They have unrealistic goals
- They have a Harvard MBA degree
- They come from a computer science background
- They have diverse backgrounds (correct)
What is the benefit of writing down realistic and achievable goals?
What is the benefit of writing down realistic and achievable goals?
- It increases earnings
- It leads to overanalyzing
- It is important for success (correct)
- It hinders career growth
How long did it take the author to change their career to a data analyst role?
How long did it take the author to change their career to a data analyst role?
- A year of consistent studying (correct)
- A month of consistent studying
- It was an instant career change
- A decade of consistent studying
What is the pitfall of comparing one's progress to others?
What is the pitfall of comparing one's progress to others?
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Why is taking action important, even if the exact steps are not known?
Why is taking action important, even if the exact steps are not known?
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Study Notes
- Many successful data analysts come from diverse backgrounds, not necessarily related to computer science.
- Harvard MBA graduates who wrote down their goals and had a clear plan earned significantly more money than those who didn't.
- Writing down realistic and achievable goals is important for success.
- Consistency and daily practice are key to becoming an expert data analyst.
- It took the author a year of consistent studying and working on relevant projects to change their career to a data analyst role.
- Overanalyzing can hinder career growth, it's important to take action even if the exact steps are not known.
- Changing careers can be uncomfortable, but pushing outside of one's comfort zone is necessary for growth.
- Comparing one's progress to others can be discouraging, it's important to measure success based on personal goals and achievements.
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