This might sound cheesy but mine is to pay attention to your inner state of mind. If you love coding then don't let yourself get drawn into management just beca

This might sound cheesy but mine is to pay attention to your inner state of mind. If you love coding then don't let yourself get drawn into management just because it's "advancing your career", and likewise if you find you enjoy making a broader impact through managing a team or expanding your skillset then do that and be okay giving up code. If you start going down a path that makes you feel less happy, take a moment to ask yourself why that is, and what you're getting from that tradeoff. If you can't answer that question in a way that makes your inner mind happy then figure out a way to change course. And a slightly higher salary is not a good reason.