When I was thinking of the three jobs, I didn't necessarily think of which three jobs I would want the most. Instead I chose three jobs that would be helpful to me the most as I prepare to become a future business owner. Once I thought for a few minutes I realized that I was comfortable with each and every option except for one:
Manager.
Really? Of all things why do I have anxiety of managing?? I deduced that I was not going to be successful in my business unless I got used to the idea of being manager, and got used to it fast.
Next, I remembered that there seems to be a correlation between those who are smart/successful and those who read books. Lots of books. Tai Lopez constantly emphasizes how his success is partially attributed to the fact that he reads a book every day. Wha...? A book a day?! Well, it's true. Many great minds have either read plenty of books or have written a book or two of their own, so there must be a reason as to why books are always associated with the successful.
I should tell you straight away that I am one of those people that all throughout my schooling career (K-12) I never tried to learn outside of my classes because I thought that eight hours of subjects I was being forced to learn was more than enough. Of course I spend hundreds of hours practicing my sewing skill and making floor plans for my businesses, but knowledge like math or reading never seemed to bring me satisfaction because I always got lower grades than my classmates. As the years and schooling passed by I lost my yearn to learn (sounds mighty catchy now that I type it down).
Back to my point, I did't have a desire to learn topics beyond my classes while in school. As soon as I started college this year I knew that I was going to take classes that were going to be worth my while, and not settle for anything less. After completing three weeks of reading and contemplating the topics offered by my Intro to Entrepreneurship class, I realized that in order to be successful I needed to become familiar with the qualities that make one successful. Some of these include efficiency, collaborating with coworkers/teammates, knowledge of finances, and leadership. I need to learn all of these qualities if I have any hope of succeeding. And what's one of the best ways to familiarize yourself with a topic outside of the classroom? Why, to a read a book about it, I guess.
To test the theory that knowledge and extensive reading regularly correlate, I went to the library this week and found a perfect beginners book on how to approach productive leadership called "Leaders Open Doors" by Bill Treasurer. I began reading this book instantly after I checked it out! As I started to read it I became very thrilled at the fact that something amazing had occurred: not only was I reading books (I have never been a reader), but I was reading helpful books that have hundreds of teachings hidden in their contexts. In simpler words, I was reading to learn a topic outside the classroom.
This has never happened to me before! After so many years of grueling schoolwork and endless uphill battles of trying to improve myself, I have finally acquired the desire to learn. This truly is a miracle at work! After waiting this long for a desire to learn I am going to make the most of this desire as I an and not let the opportunity pass me.
This brings me to new goal I have set for myself: To read one book a week. Not quite the same caliber as Tai Lopez's goal, but certainly a challenge for me nonetheless. I will start with leadership books, then after I become more acquainted with the aspect of leadership, I will begin to read books on management, and so on and so forth until I am familiar with most of the characteristics I will need in order to be successful.
The crazy part is that this sudden desire for knowledge is occurring because my Intro to Entrepreneurship class is motivating me! What a blessing this class has been if my life, and It's only week three!! At the pace I'm progressing, I can't even begin to fathom how much this class is going to chance my perspective and make me a better person than I was yesterday. I can't wait!
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