Inspired by Jeannette Campos’ recent post I share a quick list of some important lessons I learned this year:
1. Opportunities look a lot like work.
2. I need to point my son and daughter to better role models than the media seems to think they should look up to.
3. You are always auditioning for your next role, whether you realize it or not.
4. It’s much more interesting to hear about what people do than what they know.
5. Google Glass is extremely cool. Like many technologies though, it’s promise isn’t in it’s hardware. The hardware is simply a portal to software applications that will change the world in ways we can’t even fathom yet.
6. The effects of disasters linger for months and years after the event. News coverage of events like Hurricane Sandy, the Colorado Floods, the Philippines Typhoon, and other major natural disasters diminishes quickly after the event, letting us forget that there are always people in need. Support credible charities often.
7. The idea that any one method of supporting learning and performance is “right” or “wrong” is ludicrous when discussed without the context of the problem you are trying to solve.
8. Adding the word “meaningful” to the list of adjectives that describe your daily work is more satisfying than words can describe.
9. Sometimes you just need to take a deep breath and jump into the deep end of the pool.
10. And most importantly, I now know what the fox says.
Happy New Year Everyone!
