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Do You Challenge the Status Quo?

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It can be easy to fall into a rut and just maintain the status quo at work. You do your job, you do it well, and then you go home for the night. But, if you want to challenge yourself and grow your career, you'll need to put in a bit more effort.

Below, we put together two hypothetical situations you may encounter at work. See which answers most resonate with you and then read on for tips on how to take your work up a notch.


Infographic design by Logan Waters.