Take control of your professional growth (ACT Like A Pro #163)

My first job was an ag chemical sales rep.

My dad worked at a fertilizer plant, so growing up, I had a colloquial understanding of the industry, but not a full comprehension.

I can recall getting those big books of the chemical compounds and information (yes, I carried those around!) and I read them like I was in college still – highlighting everything and taking notes.

The company I worked for offered training and I attended all of them, but with the constant pressure to bring “add...