Monday Motivation Be curious, generous and learn

Monday Motivation Be curious, generous and learn Be curious, generous and learn. Use these three words to boost your motivation this Monday? I deliver a week-long boot camp (and I co-developed the program!).   I love this more than almost anything I do right now! I get to watch individuals and the group transform.   There are all sorts of Aha moments and by the end of the week, the group has bonded in a unique way.   Really, it is like watching a butterfly come out of its cocoon.   It is from delivering this class that I pull ideas for my posts and stay in touch with job search issues and obstacles. As you face this new week of job search, here are some ideas to keep you moving forward! Drop the assumptions and proceed with the wide-eyed wonder of a child Dangerous things happen when we assume.   The truth is, we dont know what we dont know.   Whether it be an assumption about a person, process or company- lose it.   Instead become more curious, inquisitive and a seeker of information.   It is so much more fun! I found this in  SheNegotiates newsletetter.   It points out some of the many assumptions we make on a regular basis, most are limiting us! Do you these ring true or do you have other assumptions you make? You carry lots of opinions and assumptions about everything under the sun. Unchecked, they can augur your life into the ground. I cant ask for a raise because Ill get fired if I do. I cant raise my fees or nobody will hire me. I cant ask Jane to pick up my son at school when Im in a pinch because shes too busy. I cant sit on the board of my favorite nonprofit because theyre all Republicans. I cant join the leadership council because thats not the way its done. I have to be invited. Life-long Learning:   A necessity not an option While closely related to the first topic here, being a life-long learner will make a significant impact on your life! In Bud Bilanichs post:   Life Long Learning and Career Success, he spells out different ways to do this! And in case you are looking for additional resources on where you can find no-cost curriculum and learning material, check out this post:   Finding Professional Development Opportunities Part 2 Heres a question to test your life-long-learningwhat are you reading right now?   What book is next to your bed?   (Hint, hint, read!) Be kind, heck, be incredibly generous Give more than you receive.   Go out of your way and make your thank you memorable.   Go above and beyond to show your appreciation. As your week rolls forward, incorporate these actions into your life and feel free to let me know how it is working for you!