Too many of us feel the need to go it alone and learn the hard way. For some reason, we’ve been taught to push through any struggle and never seek out guidance. We don’t have to work this way, and we’ll get more done quicker if we don’t. It’s okay to ask questions and look for guidance.
Seek out people in the area of your business, project, or tool where you need assistance. You’ll be surprised at how helpful other people are; many love to share the knowledge they’ve achieved with those just starting.
Consider looking at the following online and off opportunities:
- Groups and organizations
- Training
- Industry experts
- College students
Join a group or organization. Engage with the membership. These are fantastic places to get several answers to your questions. Research free and paid training options. This is often one of the quickest ways to get all the answers on a subject. Seek out industry experts. Read their blogs, listen to their podcasts, or watch their videos. With some digging, all our questions can be answered on various topics. Try talking to a college student. Students are often willing to set up a meeting or answer questions emailed to them. They may even be able to consult for college credit or an internship. We don’t have struggle through our problems, instead seek out experts and ask for answers.
Action steps:
- Identify three or more groups or organizations related to your business, project, or tool where you need assistance.
- Join at least these groups or organizations, pay attention to their content, interact, and ask questions.
- Identify three or more trainings related to your business, project, or tool where you need assistance.
- Choose the one addressing your most urgent need and sign-up, asking any unanswered questions throughout.
- Identify at least three industry experts related to your business, project, or tool where you need assistance.
- Start following the three that resonate with you the most and review their content for answers to your questions.
- Find college students related to your business, project, or tool where you need assistance through family, friends and local colleges.
- Request a question-and-answer session or email exchange to get your questions answered.
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