10 weeks in... we reflect on the three pieces I’d send to my younger self for the biggest impact.

Hey Fellow Accelerators,

We have reached week 10 already. So I thought let's switch it up so no new long-form piece this week. Instead, a quick look back at the first nine issues and the three pieces I’d send to my younger self on day one of joining a startup.

These are the most useful, most re-read, and most actionable guides we’ve published so far.

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​Top Pick: The Stakeholder Management Playbook to Fast-Track Your Promotion
​One habit that builds trust, influence, and visibility in chaotic environments.​
​Why read this: Promotions follow trust and “no surprises.” This playbook shows you how to create both.
​One move to try today: Send a concise update: what changed → what you’re doing → what you need (if anything).

​https://thestartupcareeraccelerator.kit.com/posts/the-stakeholder-management-playbook-to-fast-track-your-promotion​

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​Runner-Up: What to Do When Your Startup Role Comes With No Development Plan
​Use a 3-part framework to shape your development when there’s no ladder.​
​Why read this: No structure? No problem. You’ll learn how to define success, tie learning to business outcomes, and make your growth visible.
​One move to try today: Ask: “Is there a past example of this I can reference?” (Focuses scope, speeds shipping, flags complexity.)

​https://thestartupcareeraccelerator.kit.com/posts/what-to-do-when-your-startup-role-comes-with-no-development-plan​

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​Last But Not Least: Don’t Wing It: Design 1:1s That Actually Move You Forward
​The 15-minute cadence for clarity, decisions, and visible impact.​
​Why read this: Your manager brings the time; you bring the structure. This turns “nice chats” into decisions and reps that build your promotion case.
​One move to try today: Send the five-line pre-meeting message 2–3 hours before your 1:1 (Wins / Next / Risk / Unblock / Impact).

​https://thestartupcareeraccelerator.kit.com/posts/don-t-wing-it-design-1-1s-that-actually-move-you-forward​

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If you’re new to TSCA, start here. If you’ve been reading weekly, pick one micro-move above and run it for the next 7 days. Small reps compound.

Here’s to clarity in the chaos.​
Until next time…
Hayds & The TSCA Team

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