In "The Unspoken Rules," Gorick Ng examines various standards and rules that are vital to a successful career. These rules are relevant and applicable to any role in any industry. This book offers tips on topics ranging from having a positive mindset to communicating effectively, from prioritizing various tasks to resolving conflict. Written for those just starting their career, this text is beneficial for navigating and succeeding in the workforce. Part 3, covering chapters 8 and 9, discusses how to get your job done effectively by being deliberate and owning your role as well as managing your workload through prioritizing what's urgent and important. Chapter 8 explores the need to be deliberate in the workplace. To be successful, you need to understand what is expected of you and be proactive in your role. To ensure you understand your assignments, you need to look at the bigger picture and think multiple steps ahead. Other things to consider when figuring out your assignments are given. Strategies are also discussed for addressing problems, questions, and changes of plans. Staying a step ahead of your boss is also important to excel in the workplace; various questions are outlined that you can ask yourself about a project before you ask your manager to review it.