I love what you said about solving your own problems first. Having that curiosity is what led to the creation of companies like Uber, DoorDash and Airbnb. It’s what I enjoy most about watching Shark Tank. So many people created something new just by discovering that there was a better or newer way. And like you said many of them didn’t even have a traditional education! The internet gives us endless possibilities for lifelong learning. We don’t need to wait for others to solve our problems and give us a seat at their tables. We can make our own table. Another great read Idris!
You’re so right Brian! It’s also my favorite part of the newsletter, because when I learned to solve my own problems, it opened my world to new possibilities as a creative. The internet definitely makes the world smaller and information more readily available. Thanks so much for your comment 😁👌🏾
I read recently that almost half of all skills that were relevant in 2023 won’t be relevant in the workplace anymore this year. We all need to embrace the idea of becoming generalists so that we have enough skills to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Not just for curiosity but for our survival! Change isn’t always easy but growing is what makes life worth living. Interesting read Idris Elijah!
Absolutely! We all do need to embrace becoming generalists not just for curiosities sake, but for our survival. I find it funny out time are changing. The school system when I was coming up was so focused on making us specialists and somehow the world is course correcting and forcing us to be generalists or face obsolescence. Glad you found the issue interesting Jody. 🙂🙌🏾
I’ve always been one of those people that fear the “what ifs” - especially when it comes to a lifestyle change. Change is scary! But I try to remember to always tell myself that change is also good. Trying new things is good! Chasing your dreams is good! Starting something and sticking to it could really take you to new adventures and open many new doors. I will take your advice and exchange my what ifs for why nots :) loved this read
That’s great! Switching what ifs with why not. Especially if you’re coming from a place where you normally fear what ifs. From my experience I always try to look at things positively, and from a growth mindset. Infinite possibilities should be a relief, but I can see how that can produce a bit of fear. Very interesting perspective. Didn’t think about this when writing this article, but maybe I should’ve. Thanks Neek! 🙃🙌🏾
I love what you said about solving your own problems first. Having that curiosity is what led to the creation of companies like Uber, DoorDash and Airbnb. It’s what I enjoy most about watching Shark Tank. So many people created something new just by discovering that there was a better or newer way. And like you said many of them didn’t even have a traditional education! The internet gives us endless possibilities for lifelong learning. We don’t need to wait for others to solve our problems and give us a seat at their tables. We can make our own table. Another great read Idris!
You’re so right Brian! It’s also my favorite part of the newsletter, because when I learned to solve my own problems, it opened my world to new possibilities as a creative. The internet definitely makes the world smaller and information more readily available. Thanks so much for your comment 😁👌🏾
I read recently that almost half of all skills that were relevant in 2023 won’t be relevant in the workplace anymore this year. We all need to embrace the idea of becoming generalists so that we have enough skills to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Not just for curiosity but for our survival! Change isn’t always easy but growing is what makes life worth living. Interesting read Idris Elijah!
Absolutely! We all do need to embrace becoming generalists not just for curiosities sake, but for our survival. I find it funny out time are changing. The school system when I was coming up was so focused on making us specialists and somehow the world is course correcting and forcing us to be generalists or face obsolescence. Glad you found the issue interesting Jody. 🙂🙌🏾
I’ve always been one of those people that fear the “what ifs” - especially when it comes to a lifestyle change. Change is scary! But I try to remember to always tell myself that change is also good. Trying new things is good! Chasing your dreams is good! Starting something and sticking to it could really take you to new adventures and open many new doors. I will take your advice and exchange my what ifs for why nots :) loved this read
That’s great! Switching what ifs with why not. Especially if you’re coming from a place where you normally fear what ifs. From my experience I always try to look at things positively, and from a growth mindset. Infinite possibilities should be a relief, but I can see how that can produce a bit of fear. Very interesting perspective. Didn’t think about this when writing this article, but maybe I should’ve. Thanks Neek! 🙃🙌🏾