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The Essentials of Being a Professional
Lessons learned over the first dozen years of my professional career


The Essentials of Being a Professional
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there were roughly 2.8 million students who graduated with either an associate or bachelor's degree in 2011. I was one of them. I'd just finished my business degree at Ohio University, which at the time, was more known for being a party school than it was for its academics. My grades weren't great for the type of student I am, but I worked hard enough to graduate with a 3.2 GPA and felt pretty good about landing two j
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Always Keep Learning
For some of us, there’s probably no greater joy than knowing we’ve crossed the educational finish line when we walk across that stage, shake some college dean’s hand, and throw our cap in the air. It is indeed a moment to celebrate. However, for those that see graduation as the end of a learning journey, just know that this can be a serious roadblock to your future opportunities. This mindset also has big potential to limit your growth in the early years of your career. The g
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