Sociology and paleontology each have a theory that normal growth is relatively static and stable, but periodically there are dramatic increases in the systems. This is called punctuated equilibrium. Things go along normally until some factor causes a rapid expansion... 
How do you answer the question “What do you do?” Most people answer with their job titles. A better way is to answer this question with your skills. “I am a negotiator and a project manager.” Doing this will naturally create more opportunities... 
