Got a Problem?

You're not alone.

You're rarely the first person to encounter a problem. Often millions will have faced the same problem before.

There is someone out there who has a solution, a product, a set of rules or a service that can help you.

Sure, you could ignore that help, and instead try to reinventing the wheel. I guess that would save you money. But it would waste your time, and worse, it would dramatically increase your chances of failure.

Next time you hit a problem, promise you'll investigate and use the help that's available.

So, need to lose some excess weight? Buy bags of diet food and sign up to a weight-loss class.

Need to increase your performance in your job? Buy and read a couple of books on your field.
Sign up for a training course that'll teach you facts, working methods, and skills to dramatically increase your capabilities.

Need to find Mr Right or Miss Right? There are countless dating agencies, Internet dating sites and personal ads out there just waiting to help you.

Need more money? There are people out there who can help you improve your marketability, your skills and your knowledge-base. There are intensive courses will help you get professional qualifications as quickly and as easily as possible. The web is full of sites that will save you money on your mortgage, your utility bills, and many of your purchases.

Life is too short to learn everything the hard way. Resolve to seek help next time you need it. Not because you have to, but because you want to. Don't choose to stumble along on your own.

Success is worth its high price tag. Embrace help to hasten your victory.

October 9, 2004 in Getting Things Done, Short-Cuts | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack