How to get out of a rut

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How to get out of a rut
If you are stuck, stop spinning your wheels. Trainer Dan Rockwell says you should stop doing what got you stuck in the first place and stop blaming others. An excuse, he says, is just a reason for why it's okay to stay the same. Leadership Freak

Chalk up fresh goals in September
It's September, so time for some New Year's resolutions, writer Gwen Moran says. It's back-to-school time, a renewal period embedded in our psyches, with momentum and energy after the summer lull. Establish goals now – especially financial – and get a head start on Jan. 1. Fast Company

Women see less value in climbing
When asked to list core goals in life, a recent study finds women listed more goals than men but a smaller proportion were related to achieving power at work. They viewed high-level positions as less desirable than men did – anticipating more conflict and tradeoffs – but equally attainable. Harvard Business School Faculty and Research

Pros can exceed the one-page résumé
HR consultant Alison Green advises job seekers not to use a smaller font to keep your résumé to one page. The one-page guideline is for younger people – older folk are expected to need more space. You want your achievements to be easily readable. Ask A Manager Blog

Tech tip
Windows 10 restores the start menu for users, but if you don't like its look and prefer the Windows 7 style, tech writer Fatima Wahab recommends a paid app, Startisback++, which comes with a free 30-day trial. AddictiveTips.com

Harvey Schachter is a Battersea, Ont.-based writer specializing in management issues. He writes Monday Morning Manager and management book reviews for the print edition of Report on Business and an online work-life column Balance. E-mail Harvey Schachter