You'll achieve your goals faster if you clearly establish them and focus on the end result, writes Scott Hansen. Establish an emotional connection to your goals and take time every day to focus on strengthening that connection, Hansen writes.

You must determine the steps needed to reach your salary goals and prove to your employer you've taken those steps if you want to get a healthy pay raise. Continue to build upon your skills, talk to your boss about your request and be ready to negotiate with other employers if you decide to leave your company.

The best networkers attend a wide variety of events and spread their efforts between in-person meetings and social networking, writes Samuel Edwards. Emulate successful networkers by always being ready to make a new connection and keeping in touch with those you meet after your initial introduction.

To comply with new overtime rules, organizations must require remote workers to track their hours and set clear guidelines on when they should be working, workplace expert Heather Huhman advises. She suggests employers avoid contacting workers during "off" hours, so they won't be tempted to complete tasks at that time.

You can address changing jobs quickly during interviews by pointing out circumstances that were out of your control, such as moving or having your department dissolved, writes Peggy McKee. If you were laid off, make sure to emphasize that it was not based on your personal performance, McKee writes.

To practice authentic mindfulness, learn how your mind functions and practice being able to concentrate effectively, says monk-turned-entrepreneur Dandapani. Afterward, develop your willpower as you would a muscle while being more observant about your own actions and the world around you.

Virtual reality will revolutionize work in much the same way videoconferencing and email have over the past two decades, writes Upwork CEO Stephane Kasriel. The technology will allow people to meet while thousands of miles apart and collaborate in real time using cameras, 3D programs and other technology.