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Find a balance

There needs to be a balance between adapting and committing.

Committing–and concrete thinking–might be what’s needed in a strictly controlled environment where no new information is coming in. But, change is inevitable.
The visionary, abstract thinking–the adaptive, who sees the big picture, will be able to apply learned lessons, respond to change, and stay relevant.

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This is how to reframe your thinking and find more meaning in your work

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The modern workplace

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“This might work” vs. “This is going to work”

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