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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

This could be a good time to learn a new language, so you can use it on a future work trip. You were probably practicing case studies daily, so it should be easy to replace this daily discipline with practicing a new language every day. Maybe there is a club you wanted to join but never found the time.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Harvard Business

” The next time an opportunity presents itself — a bad snowstorm, a disruptive event (such as your city hosting a large sporting event or convention), or even a planned home visit from your local cable company — “seize the day” and be as “effective as possible” in your remote work.

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