No pain no gain – how to “out learn” and “outwork” your competition in an economic recession.

In recent training sessions I have been conducting, it has been interesting to observe the differing backgrounds of participants attending and the impact of the current local and global economic uncertainty on them.

There are those who have consistently attended, done the work required and have learnt something.  Their assessments are high quality, supported by a great deal of research.

Then there are those who stopped attending after 1 or 2 sessions. Either the sessions were not meant for them or they knew it already or “I’ve heard all this before.”

This brings me to how to “outlearn” and “outwork” your competition in an economic recession.

In the 21st century and beyond, the only skill that will NEVER become obsolete is the ability to learn.

The rate of knowledge is doubling every 18 months to 2 years. This can drastically improve your earning potential.

Learning is a lot like exercising; it's an activity that must be done often to attain maximum results. Your brain, just like the other muscles in your body, needs to be challenged and remain active.

Why “outlearn” and “outwork” the competition? Two reasons

1.    If you do not, some else will jump in front of the queue, outlearn and outwork you and you will fall behind.

2.    More opportunities appear in economic downturns because problems come to the surface more readily!

The Phils-osophy

Tough times can bring out the worst or the best in people. Don’t leave it to chance.

Outlearn and outwork – because the rewards, even when its tough are amazing!

To your success

Phil

http://www.philipwagner.com.au/

ANZAC Day - a perspective

I attended the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at our local RSL last week. ANZAC Day has grown considerably in the Australian psyche in the last 10 years.


Amidst the heavy downpour, many people still attended the Box Hill Dawn Service. In typical RSL fashion, the organisers decided to continue the service despite the rain.


The local Cadet Unit provided the guard. It was wonderful to see these teenagers of the Cadet Unit maintain their poise and dignity in atrocious conditions with a resilience that was appreciated by all.


The numbers and variety of people that attended staggered me. The appalling weather was not a deterrent. After the service, over the traditional “gunfire” breakfast, I observed the warmth of conversation and feeling among the crowd.


This is in total contrast to when I first joined the Army in 1983. We were spat upon and abused on ANZAC Day by the various protest groups. It was the sign of the times; the cold war, a real fear around nuclear weapons, USA vs USSR. Fear was the norm.


In 2012, there seems to be a real effort by many to understand what makes up the ANZAC tradition. Is it courage, initiative, teamwork or that uniquely Australian quality of mateship? It seems to me that that quality “mateship” is gradually making a comeback; that sense of providing unconditional support and not leaving anyone behind and helping a mate when they fall behind.


The Phil's-osophy


For all its faults and failings, Australia is and continues to be an amazing country. Let us continue to contribute to make this nation what it is – a safe and great country with a “mateship” philosophy that embraces all.

To your continuing success,
Phil.
www.philipwagner.com.au