The daily rituals of successful professionals Some morning rituals of successful professionals include taking a walk, browsing news and email and spending time with family. Executives interviewed for this article also advise decompressing before bed by unplugging from various devices. Fast Company online (4/4)Compromise to fit the work style of your co-workers Boost your productivity by taking into account the work styles of your colleagues when including them on projects, Aja Frost writes. Know your own deal-breakers, but be open to compromise in situations where it can help you work more effectively with colleagues. Zapier Blog (3/28)
Making the Connection
Data matters when it connects with your audience Carmine Gallo discusses how you can present data in a way that connects with your audience rather than confuses or overwhelms. Two contexts he cites are an emergency disaster warning and an anecdote about Jack in the Box's sales. Forbes (3/31)
Limit your resume to a single page One full page is enough room to achieve the primary purpose of any resume -- to get an interview opportunity, Abhishek Agarwal writes. You'll have a chance at the interview to discuss your skills and accomplishments at length. CNBC (4/4)
Millennial pet ownership surpassed that of baby boomers by three percentage points, and the younger segment includes more than 50% of reptile, small-animal and saltwater-fish owners. The data come from the 2017-18 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey, which found that pets occupy 68% of American households, and 81% of animal owners say pet ownership is good for their health. PetProductNews.com (4/4)
A total immersion in life offers the best classroom for learning to love.