Monday, September 10, 2007

7 1/2 Habits

Of all of the habits the most difficult one for me is to view problems as challenges (#3). I like for things to go smoothly and I want to be successful immediately. I become frustrated when I understand something conceptually and am unable to put it into action as seamlessly as I would like. Recently I made a quilt, only my second one, and the corners turned out poorly even though I knew, in concept, how they should have been. I can definitely appreciate the skill involved in deft needlework. In general, I believe that if I can research something enough, I can learn it and I have the skills to be an effective learner (#4). I can make goals for myself (#1), find out how to do something (#2), and obtain whatever is necessary (#5) to make it happen.

I created 3 other blogs before this one and needed to learn how to do that. I attended a workshop, read a book, have consulted with a colleague on occasion, use online resources when necessary, and puzzle it out on my own (#5). When I learn new tricks, I teach my blogging co-workers (#7).

Finally, there is no person who knows me who would deny that I play! I have gadgets and gizmos galore (#6). I firmly believe in work hard play hard.

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