1. Stop asking permission. Permission in BigCo is usually asked in the form of documents that "plan" what you want to do in 3 months. Don't do that. 2. Stop th

1. Stop asking permission. Permission in BigCo is usually asked in the form of documents that "plan" what you want to do in 3 months. Don't do that. 2. Stop thinking that documents are "progress". Most stuff that is rewarded in BigCo isn't actually progress. Almost all documentation. Most of the stuff you tend to spend your time on.