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Curiosity doesn’t simply make our lives more enjoyable. It also allows us to focus longer.
Curiosity is the easiest career accelerant.
Most planners and schedulers miss this because they think keeping their head down and grinding on the schedule is how you get ahead.
They're wrong.
Curiosity gives you two things most people never tap into: unlimited energy and instant connections.
When you're genuinely curious about something, you're interested. When you're interested, you're engaged. It's like flipping a switch that turns work from draining to energizing.
And there's so much to be curious about on your project.
Ask the electrical foreman how they sequence panels on high rise buildings. Ask the commissioning lead why they prefer a specific testing protocol. Ask the safety manager what near misses teach them about crew behavior.
Every single person on your project knows something you don't.
Here's the networking secret nobody tells you: people absolutely love when someone asks them about their work and genuinely wants to know the answer.
That superintendent who seems unapproachable? Ask them how they're thinking about the concrete pour sequence for the next level. That senior scheduler who intimidates you? Ask them how they approach resource loading for major milestones.
They'll light up. They'll remember you. They'll help you later.
Curiosity isn't just about learning. It's about building relationships while you learn.
Try this: Pick three people on your current project. This week, ask each of them one genuine question about how they do their job. Listen to their answer. Watch what happens.
Your energy will go up. Your network will expand. Your career will move.
Your career will thank you.
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Describe an Image
Describe the uploaded schedule graphic: key objects, readable text, notable details, uncertainties. Using the image write a short explanation including 3 key takeaways.
Company - McCown Gordon
Location - Dallas, TX
Company - Meta
Location - Rayville, LA
Company - Petroplan
Location - Houston, TX
We have no connection to these jobs or companies. Our goal is simply to help you land the job of your dreams.
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