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Gaining support Our lives as adult students require a delicate balancing act among home, job and classroom. We're lucky just to find an extra ten minutes to grab a sandwich on the way from work to school. But by getting too caught up in dealing with immediate demands, we miss opportunities to pursue the one thing that could help us most – support. Support is the key to success in every venture. We really can't go it alone – just look at the dozens of books, articles and seminars on networking for business success! Networking is building relationships that will help us succeed, and that will let us help others succeed, now and in the future. It's subtly (or not so subtly) self-promotional, garnering support for our causes. Support comes in many forms, from all areas of our lives – at home, at work, at school. You may already have support in at least one of these areas. If not, you should devote at least a little of your valuable time to developing it. It's not hard. The trick is to talk about your experiences. You can't afford to be invisible! Here are a few tips: Support at home. Share your studies with your family – young and old. Ask their advice. They may not know your subject, but you're sure to gain perspective from their feedback. And they won't feel neglected by your attention to your work. If you have kids, study with them. You'll all benefit! Support at work. Don't hesitate to discuss your studies with colleagues and bosses. Occasionally, you may encounter discouragement. Don't worry – they may just feel threatened by your growth. More often, you'll find sympathy and possibly good advice. You just might be able to encourage someone else to go back to school, too. Support at school. There's another benefit to networking while you're in school, too. You'll develop a skill that will support you throughout your career. 12/04/01 TOP |
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