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Modern Psychology.

Even though Psychology was my chosen major, I fell asleep more than once during this introductory class.

Why?

A list of facts, dates, pioneers on the subject and such a broad spectrum of topics, it made my head spin. Looking back, there were a whole collection of elective classes which impressed me this way.

When would I get to “the meat” of the subject.  What transfer of knowledge was being imparted to me that I could actually use in the real world?

I don’t believe the focus of college education addresses the concrete, down-to-earth material until the student advances to Master or Phd Level of Education……if at all.   This had always confused me; why would not “an institution of higher learning” not include classes to prepare the average university student a foundation for entering the business world?

Why would the class on How to Succeed “Beyond the Diploma” not be part of the requirements to earn a degree from the University?

If the purpose of attending College is to prepare oneself for the future,  then why not teach the student the basics of survival, getting-ahead, and achieving you greatest self?

Theory is great, learning to interact with your fellow classmates even more important, but the most useful knowledge will guide you in making the life-changing decisions, elevate you above the mediocre and empower you will the tools to succeed in business and in life.

Make sure your education includes a class or classes which allows you to practice your skills:

1. An Internship Program
2. A Mentor Program
3. An On-the-Job Training Program
4. A local or internet class which teaches step-by-step business practices.

Secure your future.  Be watchful for the opportunity to acquire knowledge and experience beyond the classroom and  “Beyond the Diploma.”

It’s hard to admit,
but this picture kind of resembles the roadmap that I used to decide on the life-path
of which I would eventually follow.

It was filled with trial and error. I was often confused as to where to make my next connection.
I had even shocked my parents with some of my decisions and I, on occasion, seemed to overload the whole system, to others who knew me.

Looking back, it wasn’t what I would recommend.
I didn’t have much of a plan for my future.
I guess I was fortunate to find my way at all.
I will say, it was a lot more painful than it had to be.

Now, I shake my head at some of the stupid decisions I made.
The real questions that I should have been asking myself:
“Why not ask someone who has walked this path before?”
“If the shoe doesn’t fit, why wear it?”
“If you’re lost, don’t you think it wise to ask for directions?”
“How do you expect to fly like an eagle, if you haven’t even learned to fly?”

Now, many years later, the answers come so easily.

If you want to be the best person that you can become,
If you want to make a difference in your life and the lives of others,
If you want to have lived a fulfilled life,
you have to discover your unique talents.

You are the only person who can do what you were
meant to do.

You will most probably need some guidance along the way.
You should have role models along the way.
If it doesn’t feel right for you, it probably isn’t.
Neither be afraid nor too proud to ask for help along the way.
There are people who would gladly help, if only you would give them the chance.

These 3 steps are key:
1. Determine your life purpose.
2. Develop a clarity of mind, a plan, as to how you intend to get there?
3. Act on your intentions?

Bill

Helping you discover your life purpose,
live your life purpose, and
achieve your greatest self.

You have got to check out this 8 minute interview by Michael Stelzner with Jason Falls.

I now have a new understanding of effective social dialogue and what one might call “the art of social media.”
Jason has uncovered so many nuggets of useful information in such a concise and compact
presentation.

To be honest, I never seriously looked at social media from the perspective of the other person or persons.

It’s not just broadcasting a sales pitch.

Effective social media is building relationships, sharing information and bringing the online discussion to the offline community.