Last night I was thinking about attending trainings in my current career field. As I paid over the phone for two classes, I wondered what the purpose is if I already know how to care for children and have been trained for years regarding age appropriate activities. Secondly, I'm my own boss; I don't have to worry about performance evaluations. Then, I thought about this verse. In Proverbs 22:29 it is written, "Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people". Basically, the people who strive to continually improve the abilities they've been blessed with will be more confident in their work. Although I'm my own boss right now, a future employer will want to see that I didn't just "stay at home with my kids and babysit others' kids". They will want to know what steps I've taken to gain knowledge, learn new skills, and improve my abilities. When the time comes for me to work outside of my own home, I will have an advantage over others who did not attend trainings. While I'm attending a training class tomorrow night, and as you attend yet another company meeting, remember this simple phrase: People who work hard will have the best jobs and work for the best people. I want to be the best I can be at my job so that I can work for the best people!
Are you just "doing your job" or are you looking for updates to the methodologies of your chosen profession? Could you take your skills and really focus on an area this week? It doesn't have to be about your weaknesses, it should be about your strengths!
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