“Do not get a new job,” Dimon said. “Some people are always thinking, and they’re ruining their lives because they should just enjoy what they’re doing.”
Still, nothing can replace hard work in the pursuit of career success, according to the CEO.
“Work hard. There’s no replacement,” Dimon said. “I still see a lot of people who think they can make a shortcut to a heroic ‘something’. It’s almost never true.”
Aside from telling workers to work hard, talk succinctly, and develop empathy, Dimon advised workers to remain open-minded, especially in an era in which career trajectories are swiftly changing.
“Be open-minded about relationships, changing jobs, trying something different,” he advised. “Then you’ll have a great career.”
Dimon also emphasized the necessity of purpose in a career. The “grunt work” he implores workers to face isn’t necessarily a hurdle, but a step on the road to accomplishment. He says purpose can be found in a variety of professions, not just in banking and finance, but in teaching or caregiving.
“When they say ‘the pursuit of happiness’ in the Declaration, this was about accomplishing something in life, doing something meaningful,” Dimon said.
