FULL RESOURCES SELDOM USED & VALUE OF RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
By Olivene Godfrey
The average person never uses his full recourses because he doesn't realize the full extent of his ability. A bit of advice is: "Go ahead when you are sure you are right." And, "Be sure you are wrong before you quit."
A music teacher told one of her pupils: "You were born with a talent for music. You were not born a pianist. And because you were not born with the skill to play the piano you will have hours of thoughtful practice, scales, and finger exercises. But because of your musical talent, which you didn't ask for or earn, you can succeed in possessing the gift of music."
Actors who are filming a movie go over and over the same scene until it is right. This routine adds to our enjoyment when we see a movie. But, acting is hard, tedious work, often boring work.
Yet, the person who has been entrusted with special talents should be willing to improve their skills and abilities even at some personal sacrifice. And, they need an abundance of diligence and patience.
The responsibility of ownership, the use of something someone possesses for the benefit of others, is not for self-alone.
Talented people have a responsibility to use their talents, to add a little joy, beauty, and inspiration to the world.
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Since I have written thousands of articles and columns on a wide variety of subjects, some people think I am smarter than I am. Actually, the only things that have stuck with me from student days is English grammar, spelling, and the techniques of research which is much easier since the Internet came on the scene.
Someone said that 10 years after leaving school you will have forgotten at least a fourth of what you knew, and in 20 years it would be reduced to one half, and eventually there will be only a little you can recall. But, if you learn research techniques you will be able quickly to find facts you need and folks will think you are smarter than you really are.
I once wrote a article about a baseball umpire. Since I know very little about baseball, and the subject of the article was highly complimentary about the article and my "knowledge" of the game, that was a good example of what research can accomplish.
See you next time.
By Olivene Godfrey
The average person never uses his full recourses because he doesn't realize the full extent of his ability. A bit of advice is: "Go ahead when you are sure you are right." And, "Be sure you are wrong before you quit."
A music teacher told one of her pupils: "You were born with a talent for music. You were not born a pianist. And because you were not born with the skill to play the piano you will have hours of thoughtful practice, scales, and finger exercises. But because of your musical talent, which you didn't ask for or earn, you can succeed in possessing the gift of music."
Actors who are filming a movie go over and over the same scene until it is right. This routine adds to our enjoyment when we see a movie. But, acting is hard, tedious work, often boring work.
Yet, the person who has been entrusted with special talents should be willing to improve their skills and abilities even at some personal sacrifice. And, they need an abundance of diligence and patience.
The responsibility of ownership, the use of something someone possesses for the benefit of others, is not for self-alone.
Talented people have a responsibility to use their talents, to add a little joy, beauty, and inspiration to the world.
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Since I have written thousands of articles and columns on a wide variety of subjects, some people think I am smarter than I am. Actually, the only things that have stuck with me from student days is English grammar, spelling, and the techniques of research which is much easier since the Internet came on the scene.
Someone said that 10 years after leaving school you will have forgotten at least a fourth of what you knew, and in 20 years it would be reduced to one half, and eventually there will be only a little you can recall. But, if you learn research techniques you will be able quickly to find facts you need and folks will think you are smarter than you really are.
I once wrote a article about a baseball umpire. Since I know very little about baseball, and the subject of the article was highly complimentary about the article and my "knowledge" of the game, that was a good example of what research can accomplish.
See you next time.
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