For many years, students were in a hurry to complete their education with their classmates. Some individuals felt that they were behind if they were unable to keep pace with all of the persons in their same social class. Competition often has led some persons to seek shortcuts to achieve the ultimate goal of gathering a corner of the market for their exclusive interests. In many cases, these individuals were running a "Sprint" rather than a "Marathon." The pace is obviously very different for these two different types of activities. A Sprint is a short distance and consumes very little time, but requires a specific preparation and training to arrive at the finish line in the desired time. Many injuries occur when a sprinter lacks a "good warmup" prior to the actual sprinting event.
Practice, Practice, Practice and an exception warmup routine helps prepare the individual for the actual event. For example, a 100 meter runner knows that the starting blocks are their friend or their enemy depending how they come out of the blocks when the starting signal is given. A false start uses up excess energy, and a good start gives the individual a good edge in focusing on the finish line.
For too many persons who are striving to achieve their mission, their goals, and their objectives, their preparation mirrors a typical "sprint runner's routine" rather than a "marathoner's routine." The preparation and the commitment is more demanding for a marathoner than a sprinter. The pace depends on the individual's desire, dedication, and determination to meet their goals in the long run rather than in the short run. Life is a "marathon" rather than a "sprint."
How effective and how efficient is your life's focus on becoming a "marathoner" instead of a "sprinter?" Up and down the Ladder of Achievement will depend on your pace and your focus to achieve your aspirations with your limited aptitudes to achieve your altitude. However, your attitude will make the difference. Your positive attitude will make the difference in your long range success. For example, there are many individuals who were once trained to acquire skills for a specific career. When that career outruns its usefulness, your attention may need to be focused on changing your career focus. Many persons have a "cluster of career choices" using their aptitudes and their transitional skills to adjust to the new career path.
In a economic crisis, many individuals are able to make that a smooth transition if they are "marathoners." They can adjust their emphasis and adapt to a new approach in using their time, talents, and treasures. For the "sprinter" who accepted a given career and "put all of their eggs in one basket" may find their adjustment much more challenging. There are many unemployed workers who have given up because they are typically using a "sprinter" mentality rather than a "marathoner" mentality. In making economic, financial, and personal adjustments to their new career choices will be successful only if they are OPEN TO ACCEPT CHANGE.
Lifelong Learning means being a "marathoner" for learning and for gaining experiences that will be transitional to other areas of their untapped human resources. Saying "I will" is better than saying "I won't even try." Age is not a barrier unless you make age a barrier. Using your God-given talents takes a positive attitude. When you look up the word, "attitude," and give each letter a number value, you will find that the word, "attitude" equals 100 percent. A "marathoner" gives 100 percent focus for a considerable period of time. A "sprinter" gives attention to a short duration and the event is over. Yes, we are "marathoners" in our lifelong conquest of achieving our ultimate mission, goals, and objectives. Are you a "marathoner" or a "sprinter?"
Practice, Practice, Practice and an exception warmup routine helps prepare the individual for the actual event. For example, a 100 meter runner knows that the starting blocks are their friend or their enemy depending how they come out of the blocks when the starting signal is given. A false start uses up excess energy, and a good start gives the individual a good edge in focusing on the finish line.
For too many persons who are striving to achieve their mission, their goals, and their objectives, their preparation mirrors a typical "sprint runner's routine" rather than a "marathoner's routine." The preparation and the commitment is more demanding for a marathoner than a sprinter. The pace depends on the individual's desire, dedication, and determination to meet their goals in the long run rather than in the short run. Life is a "marathon" rather than a "sprint."
How effective and how efficient is your life's focus on becoming a "marathoner" instead of a "sprinter?" Up and down the Ladder of Achievement will depend on your pace and your focus to achieve your aspirations with your limited aptitudes to achieve your altitude. However, your attitude will make the difference. Your positive attitude will make the difference in your long range success. For example, there are many individuals who were once trained to acquire skills for a specific career. When that career outruns its usefulness, your attention may need to be focused on changing your career focus. Many persons have a "cluster of career choices" using their aptitudes and their transitional skills to adjust to the new career path.
In a economic crisis, many individuals are able to make that a smooth transition if they are "marathoners." They can adjust their emphasis and adapt to a new approach in using their time, talents, and treasures. For the "sprinter" who accepted a given career and "put all of their eggs in one basket" may find their adjustment much more challenging. There are many unemployed workers who have given up because they are typically using a "sprinter" mentality rather than a "marathoner" mentality. In making economic, financial, and personal adjustments to their new career choices will be successful only if they are OPEN TO ACCEPT CHANGE.
Lifelong Learning means being a "marathoner" for learning and for gaining experiences that will be transitional to other areas of their untapped human resources. Saying "I will" is better than saying "I won't even try." Age is not a barrier unless you make age a barrier. Using your God-given talents takes a positive attitude. When you look up the word, "attitude," and give each letter a number value, you will find that the word, "attitude" equals 100 percent. A "marathoner" gives 100 percent focus for a considerable period of time. A "sprinter" gives attention to a short duration and the event is over. Yes, we are "marathoners" in our lifelong conquest of achieving our ultimate mission, goals, and objectives. Are you a "marathoner" or a "sprinter?"
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