Stay updated
October 18, 2009 - by AntonWhen we update our computers, we introduce them to new information. Therefore, this new information makes them a bit "smarter," which directly results on better productivity and efficiency of the machine.
The same theory can be applied to people, minus the wires and plugs.
Are you interested in economics and news from all over the world? Then pick up The Economist and stay up to date on current events. Are you interested to find out when we will get out of this economic downturn? Pick up a copy of The Wall Street Journal and find out what the experts are saying. Or are you interested in politics, healthcare, or environmental studies?
For example, every morning I read The Wall Street Journal, or at the minimum I skim through it. Personally, I feel the need to know what is happening in the world and why it is occurring. Then, I analyze the impacts of these events on various sectors of business, politics, and life.
There is a ton of information out there to keep you updated on virtually everything and anything. Ask what sources your friends and/or peers are using, and try them out. Learn what sources work best for you and only you, and continue to use them on a continuous basis.
As my good friend, Stephen Prenner from Adelphi University once said "Anton, don't ever stop, otherwise you will end up going backwards " What he means, is that whatever it is that you are doing, keep on doing it and always improve on it. Otherwise, you will fall behind and you will stay behind.
Don’t get lost in yesterday, stay updated today, and be ready for tomorrow.
