Thank you for your many bits of wisdom. I'll do my best.Never say the words "that's not my job".
Know your job inside out, backwards, sideways and upside down. Know it as thoroughly as you can.
Then start learning everyone else's.
As you progress in rank remember that you start making Chief as a second class.
Always be a sponge for knowledge.
Go to sea. Chief's are made at sea.
You will be judged by who you associate with. Pick wisely.
One "aw, crap" will wipe out a hundred "atta boys".
Be loyal.
You will be given crap jobs. Do them to the best of your ability and with enthusiasm. People are watching.
Don't half-ass anything that has your name tied to it. Even if it's sweeping a passageway.
Being the best at your paygrade gives them incentive to keep you there. Be the best at that and the next step as well.
Set goals and never lose sight of them. Being a self-motivator is beyond value.
Don't wait to be told to do something you know needs to be done.
Anytime at work or at sea is time dedicated to your next promotion. Waste it at your peril.