Your Support System
by Rachel Lukasavige
Right now there are a ton of teachers out there to help
our kids learn new skills. They range from piano lessons,
to tutoring, to second languages. There is an entire subset
of business that focuses and caters exclusively to children.
I think it's great for our kids to learn new skills and
to experience things they otherwise would not.
I do think that it is very interesting that we will sign
our kids up for programs in which they will learn a new
skill or to improve upon a skill they already have, but
as adults, many of us will not do the same for ourselves.
I will forever consider myself a 'student', and I seek
to learn as many new things as I can, every second of
the day. I know there is not enough time in life for me
to learn all that I want, but I am going to try my hardest
to cram it all in.
During this time of year, my wife and I sit down together
to not only discuss our current, one year, and five year
goals, but to write them down and plan how we will make
them happen. As part of my continual learning process,
one of my goals for next year is to attend at least 8
seminars or programs where I expect to gleam at least
one piece of information to help improve my life or my
business.
Many of us would balk at the idea of attending a marriage
seminar and investing $200 for a day of learning. I argue
with those same people that investing $200 in my marriage
is a small price to pay for happiness.
What about business and careers? Would you invest $1,800
for the opportunity to spend a few hours on a long distance
phone call to learn something that you help you improve
your business or move into a career you dream about? Career
Coach Dan Miller did just that a few years ago. He wanted
to branch out his business into teaching tele-seminars,
so he paid $1,800 to listen to a phone call from the most
knowledgeable instructor in the business. While most people
advised him not to do it because of the price, Dan did
not listen to them. Instead, he invested $1,800 and during
his first tele-seminar, made over $18,000! Add to that
the related MP3 and other sales, and he has more than
repaid his original investment.
I do find it very interesting that if we get a scrape
on our arm or a bad cold we visit the doctor, but most
of us that have marriage or money problems will not seek
the advice of a professional. If you want to improve your
life, do not ever let the learning stop. Seek out information,
and meet your potential!
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