Have you ever been told to “just keep your head down and do good work”—and everything will work out?

Did you follow that advice… only to find yourself stuck, overlooked, or wondering why no one seems to notice how hard you’re working?

If so, you’re definitely not alone.

This week on The Smarter Accountant Podcast, I’m sharing the worst career advice I ever got—and what it wound up costing me.

It’s the kind of advice that sounds smart on the surface, especially for accountants. But when you dig a little deeper, you realize how it could be quietly holding you back.

Here’s the truth: Being the hardest worker in the room doesn’t always get you ahead. Sometimes, it just makes you the most exhausted.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You’ve ever wondered why others get ahead while you’re still waiting to be noticed
  
• You feel like your work speaks for itself, but no one seems to hear it
  
• You want more opportunities but feel uncomfortable putting yourself out there
  
• You’ve ever thought, “Why doesn’t anyone see how hard I’m working?”

If any of that hits home, you’re going to want to hear this one.

ou can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant’s Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE

Have you ever said “yes” and instantly wish you hadn’t?

It’s not a willpower problem—it’s brain wiring.

Your brain is designed to avoid social rejection, and saying yes feels safer than risking disapproval. But that “safe” choice can lead to resentment, burnout, and overwhelm.

In this week’s Smarter in 5 Minutes, I’m sharing why your brain does this on autopilot—and how to catch it before you commit to something you’ll regret.

Do you ever start the day with a plan—but by the end of it, you haven’t done anything you intended to?

Are you the go-to person for solving problems, answering questions, and picking up slack… even when you’re already stretched too thin?

If so, you’re going to want to listen to this week’s episode of The Smarter Accountant Podcast — “5 Boundaries Every Accountant Needs to Set.”

Most accountants are reliable, helpful, and dedicated. But without realizing it, we often put ourselves at the bottom of the list. That leads to stress, resentment, overwork—and burnout that creeps in slowly.

This episode is especially for you if:

• You say “yes” too often—even when you want to say no
  
• You feel like work is bleeding into every part of your life
  
• You’re constantly reacting to everyone else’s priorities
  
• You’re exhausted but still feel guilty taking a break
  
• You want more control, but don’t know where to start

The bottom line is, you don’t need to change your job—you just need to change what you allow.

You can read the full show notes HERE

You can take the 5-minute Smarter Accountant Quiz HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant Podcast Guide HERE

You can download The Smarter Accountant’s Cheat Sheet For Better Time Management HERE