Industry publications (trade journals, sector newsletters, podcasts, conference content) keep you current on trends, language, and key developments. Most workers stop reading professionally after the first few years in a role. The information gap widens.
What this enables
Conversations with senior leaders feel more substantive. Recognising patterns and opportunities others miss. Career flexibility (industry knowledge transferable when changing roles or companies).
Where to start
Trade journal for your specific industry. Cross-industry publications (HBR, Economist, FT). Sector-specific newsletters via Substack. Podcasts during commute or exercise.
Twenty minutes daily produces substantial knowledge advantage over peers within 12 months. Compounds dramatically over a career.