A Google executive shares the 5 things to avoid doing for a successful career

• Daniel Rizea is a director of engineering at Google.
• He says those aiming for success should avoid pushing for premature promotions and job-hopping.
• Being trustworthy and slowly building up complex skills is crucial for long-term career success.

Charlie Munger, the legendary investor and Warren Buffett's right-hand man, was once asked what it takes to be a successful investor.

His reply was surprising, if not simple: Think of the things you will do that will make you fail and just avoid doing them. Avoiding ruin is better than chasing after fast and easy tricks for success, which usually turn out to be wrong.