The Career Success Formula:Proven Career Development Advice and Finding Rewarding Employment for Young Adults and College Graduates: Life Tips, #3

By Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana

You've worked hard, got good grades and graduated from high school, trade school, or college.  Now what?

In The Career Success Formula, best-selling author and parenting advice expert Bukky Ekine-Ogunlana draws on over a decade of experience offering valuable life lessons to young women and men to offer you proven methods that will help you decide which type of career is right for you and your family, and help you to develop the strong character and good habits necessary for long-term success in adulthood.

In this life-changing career guide, you will learn:

What is a career and why is choosing the right career path so important?  How does a person's career affect personal relationships, self-esteem and family life?

How to find a healthy life balance and learn how to value family and morals, while still having a rewarding career and becoming financially stable

How to choose the right type of career for YOU.  Are you best suited to a professional career, leadership career, becoming a freelancer, being a small business owner, or being an employee with fewer time constraints and commitments?  Learn proven ways to help you choose a career.

The time-tested list of character traits that all successful people have and how you can develop these traits to guarantee career satisfaction– self-confidence, determination, conflict resolution skills and resilience, to name a few

6 powerful tips to help career women find jobs with leadership potential

The Unlucky 13 Career Killers that can derail a promising career and how you can avoid them.

Deciding on a career path is one of the most difficult and important life decisions that a young person must make.  Why not have all the tools that you can have to help you find a job or profession that allows you to look forward to going to work every day and guarantees you financial stability for the rest of your life?

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: T.C.E.C Publishers UK.
• Release date: Jul 30, 2025
• ISBN: 9798215633588

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Dedication

This lovely book is dedicated to all the beautiful students all over the world who, over the years, have passed through the T.C.E.C young adult's program. Thanks for the opportunity to serve you and invest in your colorful and bright future.

​Introduction

Unlock Your Career Potential

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​Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the same spot while everyone around you seems to be climbing the corporate ladder? Maybe you’re working hard, putting in long hours, and doing everything your boss asks, but something still feels off. You’re caught in the grind, and the promotions and opportunities seem to go to everyone but you.

It’s easy to blame external factors—maybe it’s the company culture, the economy, or that one difficult coworker who always seems to get ahead. But here’s the hard truth: the biggest obstacle to career growth isn’t out there—it’s within you.

Your career isn’t going to grow by accident. The choices you make—both big and small—determine where you end up. You can keep pointing fingers, or you can take control and start building the career you truly deserve. That’s exactly what I want to help you do.

This book is your roadmap to stop spinning your wheels and start making real, measurable progress. We’re not just talking about abstract concepts or generic advice. We’re diving into actionable strategies that you can apply immediately to level up your career.

Here’s the thing: success today isn’t just about being good at your job (though that’s definitely important). It’s about cultivating the mindset, habits, and strategies that set you apart. It’s about knowing the unspoken rules of the workplace—things no one teaches you in school but everyone learns the hard way.

Career growth isn’t solely dependent on circumstances or titles—it’s about developing your inner leadership. It's about mastering the art of influence, no matter your position. So, whether you're looking to climb the corporate ladder, make a career pivot, or even become an entrepreneur, this book will guide you to a more intentional, impactful career.

Along the way, I’ll share stories of real people who have faced setbacks, made bold moves, and found their way to success. These stories aren’t just inspiring; they’re actionable. You’ll read about professionals who took unexpected paths, faced major challenges, and still found their way to the top. Their journeys will make you think, If they can do it, so can I.

This book is your opportunity to reimagine your career, not as a series of isolated jobs, but as a journey of continuous growth. The truth is, there’s no one right way to succeed, but there are strategies that significantly increase your chances of reaching the top. And guess what? These strategies don’t always require working longer hours or gaining more technical expertise.

Success today is about knowing when to say no, how to create valuable relationships, the emotional intelligence to lead when you’re not in charge, and how to position yourself as indispensable to your team or company. It's about building a career that feels fulfilling, unstoppable, and meaningful.

In the pages that follow, you’ll receive practical advice on everything from setting the right goals, to mastering networking, to leveraging technology to future-proof your skills.

You’ll also find exercises and real-world examples that will make this book feel less like a passive read and more like a personal coaching session. You’ll have the chance to dig deep into your own experiences, map out a tailored plan, and start taking action today.

If you’re ready to take charge of your career, stop waiting for opportunities to knock, and start creating your own path forward, then you’re in the right place.

Let’s do this.

Chapter 1:

The Power of Ownership – Take Control of Your Career

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You’ve probably heard the phrase, Take ownership of your career, but let’s unpack what that really means. Ownership isn’t just about taking credit for your successes or raising your hand when a job needs to be done. It’s about taking full responsibility for your career—good, bad, and everything in between. And trust me, it’s the only way to break out of that career rut and move toward real growth.

Ownership requires self-awareness and self-discipline. It requires you to act like the CEO of your career. You’re not just a passive player waiting for things to happen; you are the one making things happen. A strong, strategic leader doesn’t just follow orders or wait for opportunities to be handed to them—they create opportunities, they take responsibility, and they continuously evolve. It’s about understanding that growth is a journey and not simply a destination.

You might be thinking, I already work hard, what more do you want from me? Well, here’s the thing: working hard is necessary, but it’s not enough to stand out. You need to actively create opportunities, seek out the right challenges, and continuously evolve. The people who rise through the ranks aren’t just waiting for success to come to them—they’re making it happen. But what exactly does taking ownership look like in practice? Let’s break it down:

1. Stop Playing the Blame Game – Take Full Responsibility

Blaming your boss, your coworkers, or the company for your stagnation might feel good for a moment, but it doesn’t change anything. Blame is an easy way to avoid confronting the hard truth: you’re in control of your own career. External factors can certainly influence your progress, but you determine how you respond to them.

You have more power than you think.

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