I have often heard the cliché “measure twice, cut once” in reference to cutting lumber. The practice of measuring twice before cutting works most of the time. You measure the length, then double check yourself. Sometimes, you find out that you made a mistake on the first measurement and you get a chance to correct that mistake. The rest of this story reminds us that a second opinion ensures you’re measuring the right surface to cut. » Read more: Failing forward – recovering perfectionist
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Failing forward – recovering perfectionist
February 22nd, 20107 necessary skills a student should master before entering college
February 2nd, 2010Back in October, 2009, I wrote an article entitled “16 essential life skills students should know before leaving high school“.
It was based on personal observations of high school-aged students I have known over the years, including my own kids.
This post takes things a little further, itemizing the 7 necessary skills a student should master before entering college.
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Acknowledge your FEAR, then Do It Anyway
January 27th, 2010How many times have you missed out on opportunities because you were too afraid to act? You spent too much time thinking about what might go wrong instead of focusing on the potential for success. Too many times we end up talking ourselves out of taking action because it would require us to step out of our comfort zone. Resolve to be aware of the risk but have the courage to be successful.
» Read more: Acknowledge your FEAR, then Do It Anyway
Step out of your comfort zone in 2010
January 11th, 2010Employment-wise 2009 was an uncomfortable year for lots of people. It seems like either someone was unemployed or they knew someone that was unemployed. Everybody knows at least one person that was effected by the recession. Many were thrown into circumstances beyond their control. Steps taken to control their situations didn’t always yield expected results as they had a decade ago. » Read more: Step out of your comfort zone in 2010
New Year’s Resolution accountability
January 9th, 2010This year you decided to make a few new year’s resolutions. One of them might have been to be a better time manager or to get organized. My question to you is how are you going to keep on track? Do you have an accountability partner? Someone that will keep you on task! Here’s a suggestion that just might help. » Read more: New Year’s Resolution accountability
What did you accomplish in 2009?
December 28th, 2009Name three things you accomplished in 2009
I had several accomplishments in 2009 but three notable ones are.
1) Started this blog, MrWes.Net
2) Grew my network of supportive friends and colleagues.
3) Developed Personal Marketing Workshops – workshops that help people discover their Personal Vision & Mission
Did you accomplish anything in 2009? Share it here.
More reasons for online storage
December 5th, 2009While preparing for another post related to my online storage article, No more USB access to public computer, a friend’s data file became corrupted. In addition to that incident, a shared computer came down with a virus about the same time. The corruption cause is unknown, but the file contained data that represented many man-hours of work and there was no backup. He had a deadline and asked for my help with reconstruction of the data. » Read more: More reasons for online storage
Success group benefits
November 16th, 2009Success groups are designed to foster encouragement, support, accountability and creativity in a group setting to help its members sharpen their personal skills. What are the benefits of participating in a success group?
A painting project goes quicker with teamwork
November 15th, 2009Painting the interior walls of a house for some people is a very tedious job. Just thinking about all the tasks that need to be completed can be tiring.
- Preparation work. Removing wall switch and outlet covers, patching holes, removing blinds, drapes, and applying blue tape around the edges, purchasing and mixing paint.
- Detailed paint work. Careful application of paint around the edges and corners.
- Large surface areas. Broad painting strokes to maximize paint coverage.
- Touch-up work. Depending on the size of the paint job and the coverage of the paint, there seems to always be a few spots that need an extra application of paint.
- Finally, comes all the cleanup. Making sure that everything is finished. Not only everything is cleaned up but that the everything is restored to its proper place.
A daunting list to tackle alone. But, what if another helps to share the load. » Read more: A painting project goes quicker with teamwork
College degree, Work experience or WorkKeys?
November 14th, 2009Question: Is a person with a college degree qualified for the job? No one denies that a college degree represents a formal education. The student spends time learning theory and maybe practical application of the major their degree is in. But, what about that person who has experienced the practical application of that job for 10+ years? What about a person who has Transferable Skills without a degree but the natural aptitude and a willingness to learn on the job? How does an employer determine which one to hire?
Answer: WorkKeys might be the answer. » Read more: College degree, Work experience or WorkKeys?
