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Is Your Job Secure? 14 Ways to Stay Indispensable

5. Cultivate a life outside of work

Indulge in your interests, hobbies, and passions. People with many interests -- even when those interests aren't related to work -- are typically perceived as having more to bring to the table than those who are one-dimensional.

For example, a person who has earned accolades for competing in sports may be viewed as someone who could bring that same competitive nature to the business.