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Have you opened your mind to opportunities? Make a conscious effort to unclutter your mind and develop relationships outside of your network so that you won't miss out on opportunities, writes Jenna Arak. Say "yes" to new things as a way of expanding your horizons, she writes. TheMuse.com (2/27)Make these activities part of your daily routine Executives credit their success to daily routines such as using index cards to organize thoughts and handling the toughest tasks early in the day. Others recommend spending the first part of the day in quiet meditation and making time to exercise each day. Inc. online (free registration) (2/26)
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Making the Connection
Networking tips for novices Ask open-ended questions and be a good listener in order to network in an industry that you don't have a lot of experience in, writes Harvey Deutschendorf. "Draw up a quick list of qualities you want to find out about everyone you meet," he suggests. Fast Company online (2/25)
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday requiring all federal agencies to appoint regulatory reform officers and task forces to evaluate and get rid of burdensome regulations. "Every regulation should have to pass a simple test; does it make life better or safer for American workers or consumers?" he said. Reuters (2/24),USA Today (2/24)
Your Next Challenge
How to explain an unconventional work history Use industry terms in your resume when applying for a job outside your current field, writes Robin Reshwan. Ease concerns about gaps in your work history by explaining why the gaps were beyond your control. U.S. News & World Report (2/27)
Science and scientists are commonly misrepresented in movies, but in recent years a hotline has been available in the form of a National Academy of Sciences nonprofit program, writes Christophe Haubursin. The program offers help for filmmakers who want to ensure scripts and plot elements are consistent with scientific reality. Vox (2/21)
If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments ... the freedom of speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
