Everyone hears the same career advice: Find a mentor, build your network, advocate for yourself. But one of the most powerful (and often ignored) pieces of advice? Document your wins.

It’s easy to forget the projects you led, the challenges you overcame, or the impact you made—until you need to update your resume, ask for a promotion, or negotiate a new role. Keeping track of your achievements in real-time not only builds confidence but also gives you a clear narrative of your growth.

Your career story is being written every day. Make sure you’re keeping the receipts.