This would be good advice, if not for the fact that that approach essentially means you become just another politician. Being _aware_ of office politics is impo

This would be good advice, if not for the fact that that approach essentially means you become just another politician. Being _aware_ of office politics is important; _focusing_ on it means you're a politician. Just focus on doing the best job you can, and if that's not what's rewarded at your place of work, leave.