The 5th of January would make my second full month of working in my current job. I particularly love the job because I learn something new every day. One of the thing I am currently learning is to quit 'thinking'. My boss is such that hates to hear the word, 'think'. For instance, should a customer call about a problem I am to fix, and perhaps I am unable to fix it and then ask for his help on it. He'd then begin to ask questions about the issue. What he hates to hear me say when answering him is, "I think..." He wants to hear things like, "I believe", "I am sure", "I have checked", "I know", and so on. His favourite reply when you respond with an "I think" is, "Don't think mate..." So, in the last two months, I have in particular being learning to stop thinking but knowing.
Many of us walk through life with the "I think" philosophy. We presume, assume everything. We hardly ever seek to get to the root of the matter when faced with issues. We just like to scratch things on the surface and seeking a very quick fix or easy way out. I have come to discover those who actually learn are not those who 'think' or live on assumptions but those who are passionate to know! Those who would do everything to go after knowledge.
I have made it a resolve to quit my 'thinking' cap. I want to start using my 'knowledge' cap. I want to always get my facts right before asking for help. I want to make sure when I am asked, "how can I help you?" I know what I want and why I want it. I want to quit seeking the microwave and fast-foods fix. I want to go hard after knowledge. I want to think less and know more. I want to believe more and assume less. I want to always get my facts right before asking anyone for help. This is my resolve for the new year; what's yours?
This is to thank you all for your support in 2012. I look forward to learning from you in 2013. God bless you mightily. I wish you a very happy new year 2013.
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Many of us walk through life with the "I think" philosophy. We presume, assume everything. We hardly ever seek to get to the root of the matter when faced with issues. We just like to scratch things on the surface and seeking a very quick fix or easy way out. I have come to discover those who actually learn are not those who 'think' or live on assumptions but those who are passionate to know! Those who would do everything to go after knowledge.I have made it a resolve to quit my 'thinking' cap. I want to start using my 'knowledge' cap. I want to always get my facts right before asking for help. I want to make sure when I am asked, "how can I help you?" I know what I want and why I want it. I want to quit seeking the microwave and fast-foods fix. I want to go hard after knowledge. I want to think less and know more. I want to believe more and assume less. I want to always get my facts right before asking anyone for help. This is my resolve for the new year; what's yours?
This is to thank you all for your support in 2012. I look forward to learning from you in 2013. God bless you mightily. I wish you a very happy new year 2013.
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Word,makes sense. Compliments of the season.
ReplyDeleteErm mine is still under construction.
I am awaiting yours o, oga mi. God bless you sir. Happy New Year to you.
Deletei strongly agree with your boss!
ReplyDeleteif i may ask what template is this you used?
Thanks Lara. I believe I've answered the template question on twitter :)
DeleteBelieve instead of assume. Know instead of think. Nicee!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing all these this 2012!
God bless you!
Thank you too Tomi, for always encouraging me. You're a blessing.
DeleteGreat lesson in confidence and assertiveness. They are valuable assest to have if not abused.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely... I agree with you HF. Thanks
DeleteSir me sir, I love this post. Here's to a new year with less thinking!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you ma. New year with less thinking indeed... haha
DeleteWelcome back, LDP.
ReplyDeleteUsually, that 'think' thing just exposes a lot of lapses. It says we are more afraid of the problem than we're prepared to solve it. it lets off that we're prepared to just dump it on the next guy.
Keyword, as you've rightly stated, is to apply ourselves before crying for help.
Thanx for this. Have an inspired 2013!
You got it right Imisi. Thanks bro. Wishing you the same...
DeleteQOTD:I have made it a resolve to quit my 'thinking' cap. I want to start using my 'knowledge' cap
ReplyDeleteGod bless you mightly too, I wish u an amazing 2013
I read a comment on someone's post that u may be leaving blogsville...pls don't oooooo. Cheers!
D1, its just been very busy for me these days ni jare.
DeleteHoping I would not have to. Thank you for encouraging me.
I appreciate you.
Happy New Year, Sis.
Lessons learnt. Thank you LPD
ReplyDeleteThank you too Sis. Blessings :)
DeleteInteresting. Definitely worth keeping in mind for 2013.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, LDP. May 2013 be even more amazing!
Thanks RB. Happy New Year to you too Funmi. God bless you.
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