Do you ask around for help? I happened to meet a very good friend recently after a gap of 8 years in Chennai who by virtue of a normal conversation sowed the seed of thought in me. He , a through bred electronics engineer with a decade of experience in field is currently running a successful business in the field of "facility management"... A far cry from electronics engineering. The genesis of this article is based on the brief conversation I had with me a week back.
1. You dont have to be an expert... In fact you cannot be an expert in all fields. To quote him ., " I didn't know a thing about civil engineering or audio systems or plumbing". But before he got into the business, he made sure he knew people who are experts. He asked..he learned. Today he has a huge team of people who work with and for him.
2. " Zach...Find your area of interest. Then find people who can help you in that area. Constantly strive to become the best in your area of interest with passion. And you will eventually succeed."
Make your vocation your vacation ...
3. " If I cannot find the strengths of people and work towards exploiting those strengths, then its my fault" All people have their strengths and come with tremendous knowledge and passion. We just need to have the energy and belief to get that out.
Three lessons I learnt that day from a wonderful Friend... I am glad I asked him questions and the patience to listen.
1. You dont have to be an expert... In fact you cannot be an expert in all fields. To quote him ., " I didn't know a thing about civil engineering or audio systems or plumbing". But before he got into the business, he made sure he knew people who are experts. He asked..he learned. Today he has a huge team of people who work with and for him.
2. " Zach...Find your area of interest. Then find people who can help you in that area. Constantly strive to become the best in your area of interest with passion. And you will eventually succeed."
Make your vocation your vacation ...
3. " If I cannot find the strengths of people and work towards exploiting those strengths, then its my fault" All people have their strengths and come with tremendous knowledge and passion. We just need to have the energy and belief to get that out.
Three lessons I learnt that day from a wonderful Friend... I am glad I asked him questions and the patience to listen.
