Live and LEARN

As the aspiring mega-galactic-super-celebrity-want to be a star artist that I am, I received some sobering advice from a very smart man. He told me, “Tats, it’s not about you. If you remember that, it will be one day.”

After an hour and a half of conversation with the guru, I realized the benefits of speaking to those who are more experienced than you. Wisdom brings perspective. It slows everything down and puts things in their place, Matrix style. You no longer sweat the small stuff. That’s the power of perspective. Perspective brings wisdom. You are able to act with greater intentionality and purpose with a bigger picture mindset. And only those with wis-dective conquer the world. Yes, wis-dective! That’s what I said.

In whatever field you are in, I encourage you to look for those who know more than you. Pester them. Book appointments with them. Poke them on Facebook till they give you some of their time.

Those who don’t ask for help are helped less. Like Brooklax, I know that pride is a hard thing to swallow. But in your journey to achieve your goals, big or small, call someone. Call your enemy, even. You’d be surprised at their willingness to help you if you humble yourself. At some point, you have to dent the ego a little. It will heal.

What do you want to improve in? Cooking? Time management? Fax machining? Budgeting? Performing? Whatever it is, give someone a call, ask them for help and start the journey to a better version of yourself in that area.

Live and LEARN.