When was the last time you picked up a book? Most people think reading, learning, studying end when school ends. Truth is, it's only beginning.
School gives us basic skills that we expand on as we further our education. It wasn't until I started reading books on personal development that I found out very little of what I learned in school through the years would help me achieve my personal and professional goals. Skills such as: attitude, enthusiasm, passion, leadership, communication, goal setting, time management, etc are not taught in school but are essential if you want to succeed in the real world. Several of the above skills are learned as you grow up and participate in sports, balance time between school/sports/work, and take freshman general education courses, but they're not really taught.
Do yourself a favor and start investing in yourself - start reading, teaching yourself, and taking success into your own hands. See you at the top!
Alan,
ReplyDeleteRight on!!! Great post about how reading can help you develop as a person and leader.
I wish you would have been in my classes in college. :) I teach a lot of the skills you listed in your post. You are right they are essential for personal and professional success.
Cat
Cat -
ReplyDeleteOnly if all communication teachers would do what you do! :)