Comfort Zone

Hello Readers,

Happy February!

I have a question for you. What are you uncomfortable doing? Is it speaking in public, math, Excel, or showing a true talent you know you have? I read a quote that resonated with me which said “success begins right outside of your comfort zone”. So what does this mean for you and I? It means we need to do something we do not want to do in order to get to where we have not been. I am forcing myself to go to the gym 3 times a week and drink 5 bottles of water a day. This may sound easy for some, but for me it is a task indeed. I am also forcing myself to read more than just personal development books. I call it expanding my knowledge base. I may need this information one day so I will store it in my subconscious mind and let it sit until I need it again. What are you going to do to get out of your comfort zone? Do not lay on your death bed thinking “I wish”. I will never say that. What about you?

Your thoughts are welcome…

MJW

www.truthspeakscoaching.com

Why I attend conferences?

Hello Readers, 

This is an easy question for me to answer. The answer is simple: LEARNING. I am striving to be one of the best in my field of training & development and coaching, therefore learning is key to my success. Attending conferences are excellent ways to gain expertise from others in your field. The multiple workshops and seminars supply various useful tools needed for your career or business. I have heard people say “Marla they cost too much”. I say look at it as an investment in yourself or your business. People will invest $200 in a pair of shoes but not in a conference to gain knowledge. I personally have no issues with that, but I do not always agree when people tell me they cost too much. I also hear they are a waste of time. Sure they can be a waste of time if someone approaches them in that manner. Remember life is what you get out of it. When I attend conferences, I am fully loaded with my notebook and pen ready to glean all the information I can.  Now here is the flip side, some people are conference junkies. DO NOT DO this, especially if your company is paying for them. Only attend conferences that will aid in your professional, personal, and/or business growth, anything outside of those are a waste of your time.  

Your thoughts are welcome…

MJW

www.truthspeakscoaching.com