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Everything I Know about Business I Learned from My Pet

Old dogs can -- and should -- learn new tricks

Balancing a salad crouton on your nose might not impress your superiors, but updating your accounting skills to better balance the books might. Job security is often tied to adaptability. Jumping hoops is unnecessary, but growing your skill set to stay in step with industry trends is highly advised. 

Social media has opened up new career possibilities for forward thinkers. What will be next? 

No one is going to stand there holding a salary raise above that online class brochure or networking seminar. It's up to you to picture the potential rewards of learning -- and doingsomething new.