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The advice to simply "work harder" has been repeated for decades as the key to career success. Yet in 2026, this idea no longer holds up against the realities of today’s fast-changing work environment. Working harder without strategy often leads to burnout, missed opportunities, and stagnation. Instead, working smarter—using focused effort, efficient methods, and thoughtful planning—delivers better results and sustainable career growth. This post explores why working harder i

Parkes Career Services is no longer a resume writing business. What Parkes Career Services Is Now? Parkes Career Services is now a career strategy and positioning firm  for mid-level and executive professionals navigating complex career decisions in the age of AI. We help professionals: Gain clarity before making career moves Position themselves intentionally in competitive markets Build leverage, not dependency Reduce burnout by designing sustainable career paths Move forwar

For a long time, I believed growth meant more. More clients. More services. More output. More availability. But as 2026 approaches, I’ve learned something that many high-performing professionals eventually realize: More isn’t always progress. Sometimes, it’s just noise. This year, I’m not chasing expansion for the sake of it. I’m choosing intentional growth —the kind that protects clarity, peace, and long-term independence. And that means leaving some things behind. Letting G