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10 Signs You Are Ready For A New Challenge

Liz Wiseman 's new book, Rookie Smarts , jumped onto the Best-Selling Books Hardcover Business List  at No. 7 (week ended October 19), as reported in The Wall Street Journal . Her book is all about living and working perpetually on a learning curve.  She contends that we do our best work when we are new to something.  And, she teaches us how to reclaim and cultivate the curious, flexible and youthful mindset called "rookie smarts." "Something magical happens when a skilled veteran successfully re-learns his rookie smarts and is still able to retain his veteran acumen," explains Wiseman. Wondering if you are ready for a new challenge?  Take a look at this list from Wiseman of the 10 signs that indicate you are ready for a new challenge : Things are running smoothly. You are consistently getting positive feedback. Your brain doesn't have to work hard to be successful. You don't prepare for meetings because you already know the answers. You...