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I recently came across something called the “Peter Principle,” and it really got me thinking about career growth.

The idea is that people get promoted because they’re good at their current role… but the next level often requires a completely different skill set.

I’ve felt this myself at one stage in my career—moving from a role focused on execution into a more senior position. Suddenly, it wasn’t just about doing the work well, but about managing people, making decisions, and handling things I hadn’t really been prepared for.

It made me wonder:

How do you actually prepare for that transition?

Is it something organizations should actively train for, or is it something you’re expected to figure out on your own?

Would really appreciate any advice or experiences from people who’ve gone through this.

Had one of those days where nothing went right.

Small mistakes, things slipping, feeling like I’m not as good as I thought I was. By the end of the day, it somehow felt like my entire career was going downhill… even though I know that’s probably not true.

Trying to remind myself that one bad day doesn’t define anything long-term—but in the moment, it’s hard to shake that feeling.

How do you deal with days like this without overthinking everything?