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Someone just spent $236,000,000 on a painting. Here’s why it matters for your wallet.
The WSJ just reported the highest price ever paid for modern art at auction.
While equities, gold, bitcoin hover near highs, the art market is showing signs of early recovery after one of the longest downturns since the 1990s.
Here’s where it gets interesting→
Each investing environment is unique, but after the dot com crash, contemporary and post-war art grew ~24% a year for a decade, and after 2008, it grew ~11% annually for 12 years.*
Overall, the segment has outpaced the S&P by 15 percent with near-zero correlation from 1995 to 2025.
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Leo, a mid-level marketing manager in London. Last December, Leo felt like he was running on a treadmill—working 50-hour weeks, hitting every KPI, yet feeling oddly stagnant. He had learned all the tricks on productivity hacks and work-from-home success, but his title hadn’t changed in two years.
Leo didn't need a new job; he needed a year-end career reset.
By taking just one hour to look at what was really making a difference, Leo found one "energy vampire" project to stop, a new networking habit to start, and a leadership skill to continue. After six months? He switched to a senior strategist job and got a 20% raise.
As we want to help you finish the year strong, we want to help you do the same. This isn't about "New Year, New Me"—it's about strategic career growth.
The Reality Check
According to a recent study by LinkedIn, nearly 85% of professionals feel burnt out at the end of the year, only a small number of them take the time to carefully review their work. If you don't reset, you could still be dealing with the same problems in 2026.
Here is how you can apply the Stop, Start, continue framework today to ensure your career growth strategies are actually working for you.
1. STOP: Cut off the dead wood
We often keep doing things or habits simply because "that's how it's always been done."
Identify Low-Value Tasks: What takes 80% of your time but return only 20% of your results?
Stop saying "yes" right away: If a project doesn't align with your 2026 goals, it's okay to politely decline.
The Action: Pick one regular meeting or manual task that you can automate or give to someone else.
2. START: Plant New Seeds
What is the one thing that, if you did it all the time, would change the course of your career?
Upskill Strategically: Don't just learn "everything." Pick one high-demand skill (like AI integration or data storytelling).
Visibility is Key: Start sharing your wins. Whether it’s a monthly "impact report" to your boss or posting an insight on LinkedIn, being good isn't enough—you must be seen to others.
The Action: Schedule 15 minutes every Friday for "Strategic Reflection" to track your wins.
3. CONTINUE: Keep the Fire Going
Success leaves signs. Look back at your biggest win of the year. What caused it?
Double Down on Strengths: If you were able to manage remote teams and launch a successful product, that's your superpower. Make it better.
Maintain Your Network: Keep those "coffee chats" going. Relationships are the primary currency of the modern workplace.
The Action: Write down three things you did right this year and commit to doing them even better.
A Final Thought
"Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten." — Bill Gates
Career growth isn't a sprint; it's a series of intentional pivots. You don't need to change everything at once. You just need the courage to stop what’s dragging you down and the discipline to start what lifts you up.
We are on your side. You have the skills; now let's give them a roadmap.
To your next level,
— The Team Career Lift Up
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