When one door closes, sometimes another one opens, and sometimes you have to force one open. But, if the time comes, how can you be sure to open the right door? How can you avoid having to open the driver’s side door of a cab and open the door to a job you really love?
You probably have all the right tools to do so. It’s simply a matter of using them.
If you have eyes, use them to read and keep up to date; learn about upcoming trends, and find out where your future lies. Read trade publications, books, newspapers, literature, brochures and user manuals to keep you at the top of your game, and ride the wave of new technology.
If you have ears, use them to listen to the voices of experience. It’s amazing what you can learn just by listening. Seek out those who are successful and listen to what they have to say about what makes them so. Listen hard and listen long. Just listen.
If you have a mouth, use it to ask questions. If you really want to learn, don’t be afraid to expose the width and depth of your ignorance. You might think that everyone will be shocked to learn that you don’t know everything, but the truth is, most people aren’t concerned enough to even notice.
-from Richard Cadena's December Editor's Note
