'Tis the Season of Change

Life is always changing. It's inevitable, it's always been that way, and it always will be that way. So why do we resist it so much? It's a strange fact of human nature that most of us fear change. And you know what 'Fear' is? False evidence appearing real.

I just finished a short term position managing a large real estate firm. It was a privilege to meet and get to know some of the best in the business in our area. I always look forward to getting to know these people when I have the opportunity. I like to watch their day to day actions and see for myself what makes them a top achiever. I find that there is always something to be learned from every experience, and every person that I encounter. If you approach experiences in life expecting to learn something, you probably will.

However, I have started to believe that my brain works in direct opposite of most people. For me, the opportunity of change is very exciting! I hate it when things are the same, day after day. I definitely was not one of those people that God made to stand on an assembly line somewhere. Thank God I have never had to do that. I'm not saying I'm too good for that, in a tough situation there is no job too menial. God bless everyone who takes pleasure in these types of environments, but I am wired different. I am always looking for new opportunities, new places, new faces, and new ideas.

In my position, I found that there are so many people who mentally block change for no reason at all. Of course it is fear of the unknown that stops many from moving forward. But for some people, it's just being plain stubborn.

For instance, I can't tell you how many times I heard the words, " I'm just not that good on the computer" or "I'm just computer illiterate".

Ok folks, I understand that not everyone can be or wants to be an IT Tech. But let's be frank for just a moment. For at least the last 10 years and for the next several decades, computers have been and will be a part of our everyday life. We will encounter this in our home life, family life, and career. And if you have chosen a career that bases itself so fully on the use of computers, why are you still uttering these phrases? There is absolutely no excuse for this. There are hundreds of beginner to advanced computer courses offered at various schools, churches, and other organizations all over the metro area. Some cost little, some are even free!

My philosophy is that if it ever has been done by anyone, you can do it. If it has ever been learned, you can learn it. If someone else knows it, you can know it too. With the exception of a few people, most adults have an IQ in a common range. People who can do what you cannot are not generally smarter than you, they just took the time to learn whatever it was they wanted to do.

I will look back on the last few months with a smile, knowing that God put me there to learn something. I learned some great things that will help me with my own career. I made new friends, and made new acquaintances. I learned that there isn't just one 'right way'. There are many different ways, and people experience success in different ways.

I am very excited that a new phase of my life has begun. And I can't wait to see what's next!