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Play the Game to Win
5. The Right-Tool Rule Go with Your Strengths!
The Right-Tool Rule is to use the right tool for the right job. You can’t use a screwdriver to drive nails into a post. Likewise, you shouldn’t use a resume listing construction work when you’re trying to get a customer service position. Be conscious of what tool would work best.
With every new activity or task you pursue, there are new things to be taught. Learning builds new skills, and new skills build new strengths. A vital tool is knowing how to learn.
Learning How to Learn
Efficient learning is a great addition to your game plan. These learning tips will help you maximize your efforts:
a. Two times through—whether you’re dealing with written material, video, or audio tape, two times through works best. The first time through the material, concentrate on getting an overview of the subject. The second time, take more detailed notes or create an outline. You’ll remember much more of the material.
b. Teaching the material you’ve learned within 48 hours of studying it will help you remember even more. Talk to a friend or co-worker about what you’ve learned and describe the high points.
c. Develop a goal sheet of those tasks you want to accomplish based on what you’ve learned.
d. Test yourself on the things you’ve learned.
e. Review the material or your notes and outline. Periodic review of the material you learned will complete the learning cycle and raise your retention level.
As you read, listen, watch, and learn—your skills and abilities will grow. With practice they become true strengths which will help you overcome obstacles on the road to financial freedom.
Let’s Talk About You
Experts say almost ninety percent of job failures stem from personality differences rather than lack of skill or ability. Good people skills are essential to succeed in business—sadly, sometimes they don’t come naturally. Often before people want to help you, they need to like, trust, or respect you. These attributes are earned through your behavior. However, people are complex, and we vary in our abilities and desire to communicate and get to know other people.
“They know enough who know how to learn.”
~ Henry Adams
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