I've come to realize that those "old clichés" aren't as cheesy as I once thought. Not everyone is willing to share the real stuff.
Money matters more than you think. Without financial security, you're always waiting for someone else to call the shots. Money isn't the goal, but it's the foundation of freedom.
The most undervalued thing in the workplace: being "capable." Society scores you on results, not process. Consciously accumulate success stories.
Workplace relationships are essentially interest-based. Making yourself valuable is the foundation of all relationships. In your first years, don't adopt a "paid what I'm worth" mindset.
What separates people is what you do after work. Are you learning something new? Maintaining relationships? You have to learn to "steal" — observe, draw conclusions, and make others' methods your own.
Plan ahead but don't obsess. The purpose of a plan is general direction, then adjust based on reality. A career is a relay race, not a sprint.
Your circle matters a hundred times more than you think. The people around you predict your future. Good circles break information silos.
The people who share these hard-earned lessons have no obligation to tell you. Choosing to share is already a gift.