Ed Valentine
Member
I believe in an effort to help our younger colleagues, us "older guys" like passing along some experience and wisdoms. Therefore, with this in mind, I think its time for some of us to reassess our passion for the job.
Have you ever had one of those days when you looked at your schedule and saw an upsetting name--perhaps its a weird customer whose paranoia and harsh questions could even freak out by Sigmund Freud himself. Just seeing their name can ruin your day way before it starts!
Well, this is the situation where we have to regain our passion for what it is we are doing in our profession. We must re-position ourselves as true "leaders". We must not make excuses based on external factors and don't expect someone else to make your profession more exciting or challenging. Rather, take charge and set yourself in control by becoming passionate about your job (s) ahead. We must immerse ourselves in our profession, transform (change) our thinking, and become more creative when dealing with our customers and especially the ones mention above.
Its dangerous to rest on your past successes because contentment can sometimes breed discontentment. Life is more meaningful when we search for ways to exceed the past performances. We must always strive to achieve higher levels. We must realize that most of us develop routines when we do the same job for a while. Consequently, we begin to lose our edge, making mistakes out of boredom, thus falling into habits not just in the way we do but in how we think. Never forget, habits turn into routines, and routines turn into ruts.
The next time you take a great continuing education course, return to the office with intensity and desire to implement what you have learned in order to make a difference.
Now is the time to modify your attitudes, outlooks, ..and routine. Because falling into a rut will only fuel unhappiness and eventually will stop you flat in your tracks. Master a positive attitude as you move forward and happiness will follow you where ever you go.
Best to all;
Ed Valentine
cross-american.com
Have you ever had one of those days when you looked at your schedule and saw an upsetting name--perhaps its a weird customer whose paranoia and harsh questions could even freak out by Sigmund Freud himself. Just seeing their name can ruin your day way before it starts!
Well, this is the situation where we have to regain our passion for what it is we are doing in our profession. We must re-position ourselves as true "leaders". We must not make excuses based on external factors and don't expect someone else to make your profession more exciting or challenging. Rather, take charge and set yourself in control by becoming passionate about your job (s) ahead. We must immerse ourselves in our profession, transform (change) our thinking, and become more creative when dealing with our customers and especially the ones mention above.
Its dangerous to rest on your past successes because contentment can sometimes breed discontentment. Life is more meaningful when we search for ways to exceed the past performances. We must always strive to achieve higher levels. We must realize that most of us develop routines when we do the same job for a while. Consequently, we begin to lose our edge, making mistakes out of boredom, thus falling into habits not just in the way we do but in how we think. Never forget, habits turn into routines, and routines turn into ruts.
The next time you take a great continuing education course, return to the office with intensity and desire to implement what you have learned in order to make a difference.
Now is the time to modify your attitudes, outlooks, ..and routine. Because falling into a rut will only fuel unhappiness and eventually will stop you flat in your tracks. Master a positive attitude as you move forward and happiness will follow you where ever you go.
Best to all;
Ed Valentine
cross-american.com
