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Overview
“All of us can become better than what we are now. You have to let go of apathy. Many times we become complacent, and this destroys our progress. Every day is a day I can make progress if I decide to do something different to improve what I’ve done poorly in the past.”
– Enrique R. Fallabella
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in this module:
- Always Be Prepared for Change
- Take responsibility for your OWN career
- Decide now to Have a Self-Reliant Attitude
- Small and Simple Things Make a Difference
Learning Path
Truth #1 – We are ALWAYS living in a time of uncertainty.
• Even during times of economic prosperity, accidents happen, people get sick, we lose money on an investment, and organizations restructure.
• We need to be prepared at all times to adjust and be ready for change, whether it is thrust on us, or initiated by us.
Video 48 Min + 2 Min read to complete
In his article “If You Have a Job, You’re already an Entrepreneur” (Entrepreneur’s Handbook, June 2020), Tim Denning recommends that you think of yourself as an Entrepreneur.
Imagine that your current company is your client and they’ve hired you as a Consultant to perform tasks and provide value. As an Entrepreneur and CEO of YOU, you know that:
• Clients can be temporary
• You are always looking for a new one
Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking, and having that mindset will help you to always be prepared – to be looking out for and willing to move on to the next role.
Video 48 Min + 2 Min read to complete
What does it mean to be self-reliant, especially in terms of our careers? It means we’re planning ahead and preparing for challenges to come, as they inevitably will:
• We’re learning new skills
• Our resumes are up to date
• We’ve paid down debt and have an emergency fund
• We’re actively networking
• We’re properly insured
Video 48 Min + 2 Min read to complete
Small and Simple Things Make a Difference It may seem a cliché, but small and simple things make a difference.
You’ve heard the example of how a drop in a bucket isn’t of any significance. However, many drops in a bucket, over time, fill the bucket and allow it to be useful.
Similarly, small steps toward self-improvement, over time, eventually lead to big changes in our lives and our careers.
Video 48 Min + 2 Min read to complete
Summary
“All of us can become better than what we are now. You have to let go of apathy. Many times we become complacent, and this destroys our progress. Every day is a day I can make progress if I decide to do something different to improve what I’ve done poorly in the past.”
-Enrique R. Fallabella
• Decide now to be prepared at all times – to adjust and be ready for change, whether it is thrust on you, or initiated by you.
• Decide now to take responsibility for your own career – don’t wait for someone else to make your career choices for you.
• Decide now to have a Self-Reliant attitude – update your resume, and obtain the skills you need to better your situation.
• Decide now to do the small and simple things daily that will help you to be prepared, self-reliant, and motivated.
