November 11 | The pandemic is wreaking havoc on professional growth

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A If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails,  click here to unsubscribe. Nov 11, 2020   PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  The pandemic is wreaking havoc on professional growth Image Source: Virtual Vocations In a recent survey, employees across the globe indicated they are pessimistic about their career growth and don't feel as if they have adequate paths to advancement and career development. This negative perception is leading many employees to forgo professional development since they are failing to see how it will pay off. What's worse, is that some companies are offering less opportunities for career development altogether.  So, what should you do if you find yourself in this boat? Experts agree that even if career advancement looks bleak, you should never stop learning and trying to grow your skills. While it may not pay off immediately in terms of a promotion or new position, it will eventually pay off down the road, as well as make you a better employee overall.    If professional development opportunities are shrinking for employees due to the pandemic, how can you take control of your career development goals right now? Related Professional Development Headlines   5 ways the pandemic has changed corporate learning Clemson turns to AI for new professional development opportunities Expand your career with these free cybersecurity classes THE PERFECT STOCK FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO Recommended Link: Picture the perfect stock for a moment. (clicking link will opt you on to liberty through wealth free e-letter. Privacy Policy)   What would it look like?   No doubt it would have hundreds of billions in revenue - more than tech giants like IBM, Facebook and Google.   It would probably be a leader in cutting-edge technology like smartphones, robotics, e-commerce and medical equipment.   It would have tens of thousands of unbreakable patents. It would pay an enormous dividend.   It would be on the verge of dozens of blockbuster announcements that would send the stock higher and higher.   And most of all...    It would trade ultra-cheap - less than $3.   It seems crazy that such a stock exists.   But it does. REACHING GREATER HEIGHTS Is there anything to creative visualization? When it comes to achieving your goals, everyone could use a little bit of help. While it's a little early to be talking about New Year's resolutions, the truth is that goals should be a part of your everyday life - not just something you do at the end of the year and quickly abandon before Q1 of the following year is over. If you've struggled to achieve the goals you set and dream about, you aren't alone. And like thousands of others out there, creative visualization could be the key to unlocking your goals. Here's what you need to know about putting creative visualization to work in your life. Related Goal Achievement Headlines   How this 98-year-old is still setting (and achieving) big goals Could the perfect morning routine amp up your goal achievement? BIG TECH UPDATE This information has been added to Google Travel Image Source: Tech Crunch   Google will be adding more COVID-related health and safety information to its Google Travel booking service. Starting this week, when users search for hotels and vacation rentals properties through Google Travel, they will have access to new information about COVID-19 safety precautions at the property.  Google is working in partnership with hotel chains, vacation rental providers, and other industry associations to source its health and safety data. Related Tech Headlines   Amazon hit with another round of antitrust charges   Here's everything Apple announced at the 'One More Thing' event POLITICS BRIEF Trump won Alaska's votes - what you need to know President Donald Trump won Alaska's three electoral college votes, adding to his total count. About three quarters of all expected ballots have been tallied, and Trump was ahead almost 57% of all the votes that have been cast.  Biden garnered 39% of those votes.  This is the second time that Trump had an Alaska win. In 2016, he defeated Hillary Clinton by a double-digit amount.  "Democrats had hoped to remain competitive in Alaska, which is known for its sharp independent streak, amid a national environment that they expected would be turning away from Trump."  However, that is not what happened.  Related Political Headlines   This is what we know about Georgia's runoffs so far   This is what will haunt Democrats for a decade What is the pandemic's toll on veterans? PASSIVE INCOME Are you tapping into these six passive income sources? Image Source: Them Resort   Just because an income stream is "passive" doesn't mean you don't work at it. It just means you don't have to work at it all of the time. But sadly, not enough people are working passive streams of income at all! And if you're one of those who are missing out, the good news is that you don't have to stay that way. Tapping into passive income is actually a lot easier than you think. If you're looking to turn on the faucet for passive cash flow, then you might want to start with these six sources - sooner rather than later! Related Headlines   Why some entrepreneurs struggle with passive income   What you can learn from the man who mastered passive income Is passive income through real estate really possible? Stay Informed,   Rex Jackson   P.S. Know someone who'd love the Brief Updates? 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