The chronicling of a journey...
With reference to my blogging, it was recently pointed out that I was doing a pretty good job of chronicling my life — and even more recently, I received an email from someone who mentioned that they could identify with a blog I had written, and appreciated my "mentorship".
- Change and Adaption
- Creative Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Execution
- The Journeyman and the Human Condition
I suppose the frequency of what I write about depends on what business I have going on at the moment, what comes out of my conversations with people, and whatever life happens to offer up at any given time. I do remember making a conscious decision to embrace topics on the human condition more frequently because like life, sales and marketing problems are multi-dimensional (and frankly, more often than not, it's all one in the same anyway). There's something important that comes with chronicling your thoughts and ideas (be it in a blog, a video, or a pod cast) because its a tangible proxy of who you are and what you can do; more importantly, there is a permanency that allows others to engage (be it now or later). For me, blogging serves me well because I simply can't stand the sound of my voice (let alone look at myself on video)... so I say find your sweet spot and develop it.
When I asked the person who comment on my blog what she wanted, she went on to offer up what most 30-something corporate professionals seem to want —
"What do I want? Three year plan-
Grow into a people management position in the company and work towards a global role. Interested in the Asian markets.
Teach part time.
Keep working on my entrepreneurial endeavours
Life goal... grow and explore new things, keep teaching. More importantly, keep moving forward."
When she asked what I wanted, this is what I said (which I suspect is what most 50-something people might say in one form or an other) —
"Me? it’s all about legacy now... a legacy family property for my daughter to escape the city, a legacy in who I help with their "travels", and health to serve the two..."
In the end I think he is right about me chronicling my professional endeavours as I weave myself through the trials and tribulations of helping companies with their sales and marketing problems, helping startups, understanding new technologies like Blockchain, and uncovering opportunities where I can help — all the while, embracing being that journeyman and experiencing the human condition.
One way or another, it's all about what we are doing as we strive to meet our goals ... although I can't help but encourage you to think about chronically your journey because we would all be better for hearing about it.
iamgpe
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CityVP Manjit
6 years ago #10
So am I. Capricorn that is. :-)
Graham🐝 Edwards
6 years ago #9
Thanks for the comment CityVP \ud83d\udc1d Manjit... I too like the rebel aspect of Gen X but alas I'm a capricorn... lol
Graham🐝 Edwards
6 years ago #8
Graham🐝 Edwards
6 years ago #7
Thanks Ren\u00e9e \ud83d\udc1d Cormier... "I think, therefore I have a headache" seems to be a working for me lately.. lol
Graham🐝 Edwards
6 years ago #6
Thx for the comment Pascal Derrien... welcome to the club!!
Graham🐝 Edwards
6 years ago #5
Thanks for the comment Jerry Fletcher... I thought my 50's would be my wisdom decade... it's only as I head into my 60's have I started to glean any... lol
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