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Friday, November 30, 2001 Bullet proof yourself - No, I'm not talking kevlar here :-). Instead I am talking about the importance of developing in yourself, multiple skills. You might choose start a little side business. A good friend of mine started a lawn care business as a way to supplement his "real job". If business keeps up he'll be in a position to do it full time. The key here is that he didn't start out trying to change the world with his business idea. Instead, he gave life to the business idea. He started working it, and as a result he's reaping the rewards. Simply put, find a need in your area, and look for ways to fill those needs. Perhaps you opt instead to go the route of continued education. In this case you might decide on adult education courses, certificate programs, correspondence classes, or even an online university to finish or start a degree. Who knows, a combination of some or all the ideas might be your choice. The possibilities are endless. It's up to us to take advantage of them. Rather then focus to much on specific options, I want to drill home the point that the skills we cultivate in ourselves really can increase the number of options we have available to us in life. I believe that the person with several skills (i.e. something to fall back on) worries less about things that are out of their control. Things like downturns in the economy, corporate layoffs and things along those lines. The reason is not always that he or she is less prone to these unfortunate realities then you or I. Rather, it's that through acquiring extra skill sets they don't feel as though they are "locked" in to one particular job or career. They are for all practical purposes more flexible with regards to opporunities in the market place. My friend, I urge you to get started now on the path of adding to your portfolio of skills. You deserve the peace of mind that comes with it. Keep in mind that you don't have to set out to change the world. Start small and finish big. Develop yourself, and your world will evolve around you... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink Tuesday, November 27, 2001 It's just a different experience is all - in my spare time I do a bit of computer tutoring. If there's one thing I always hear when we first start out is "you'll have to put up with me as I am computer illiterate". The first thing I do is point out that they're not. Rather they simply have a different experience is all. Then I'll go into further detail explaining how if I tried to jump right in and do what they do now I'd be completely lost as well. You see my friend. It's not that we aren't capable it's just that we've had different experiences! I should point out that this approach works on everything from dealing with computers to heavy equipment training. The next time you're working with someone who doesn't feel comfortable in the new task, try the approach above. I think you'll be amazed by how it will put the person at ease and in the "perfect" learning mode. It's worth pointing out that I follow-up by saying "I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if by the time you learn this I am not asking you questions :-). Putting people at ease when it comes to learning new things is one of the most powerful and useful skills we can adopt no matter what it is we're teaching... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds :-) posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink Thursday, November 08, 2001 Surround yourself with people who support you -- This is more commonly referred to as mentoring. Call it whatever you like, but the more people you can network with the better off you will be. When you are developing your network make sure to choose your members wisely. One of the most disruptive things that can keep us from our success is to allow someone who is either to cynical or just plain doesn't believe you can accomplish what you set out to do! Often it's not that these folks are being mean, more often then not it's that over the years their experiences have given them this outlook on life. Perhaps they listened to those who said they couldn't reach their dreams. At any rate it is important to choose only the highly motivated people you come into contact with. I am not saying that you should avoid the negative folks, but I am saying that they definitely should not be the one's you consult with before pursuing your next goal! Friends, encourage them to the best of your ability, but don't let them steal your dreams from you in the process... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink Friday, November 02, 2001 Tell the people closest to you how much they're appreciated - Such a simple task, yet for whatever reason we all neglect to do this at times. I have found that when I make a conscious effort to tell someone how much I appreciate them, I am not only making their day brighter, I am also inadvertently brightening the day of the next person they come into contact with! It really can have a snowballing effect. To say that by practicing this technique you could eventually make the world a brighter place might be overdoing it a bit, but hey, we have to start somewhere don't we? :-) The truth is that what the eventual outcome is really doesn't matter as much as the immediate effect it has on that person. Take the time to acknowledge those that are important to you, and most importantly don't hold back your feelings! Tell them why they are important to you. You'll feel a lot better and you will certainly have done your part to put a positive spin on their day!... Your friend in cyberspace, Josh Hinds posted by Josh Hinds | Permalink |
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