The focus of this video is the importance of being willing to learn as a fundamental attitude in starting a corporate career. The speaker emphasizes the importance of approaching tasks with the mindset of willingness to learn and taking pride in doing tasks exceptionally well. Building trust by doing small tasks well is also highlighted as an important factor in gaining more substantive work. Lastly, the speaker mentions the importance of being quick to learn from mistakes and taking corrections positively. The video also advises young professionals to not overlook the value of lower-level roles and to network broadly to gain exposure.