Pick an Industry and Job, Then Shine In It
The best way to get recognition for your work and become the "person to know" is to find a job you love and begin that position with the mindset that you are going to fight hard enough to become the best at what you do. Start working 10-12 hour days, keep a stiff upper lip and people will notice you in any town you wish from New York City to Anchorage, Alaska.
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