Seminar Junkies: The flip side:
Yes I have spent years attending seminars , sometimes in search of greater self-esteem but mainly in search of answers about myself and what I specifically am here to do. I’ve loved every minute of it because I just love learning and what I love even more is teaching others what I have learned. Of course there is downside (Yes I spent a lot of money on seminars and I became a bit of a junkie in search of the next high) But I can honestly tell you that I would do it all again. To save you some money, time and energy on searching for as long as I have (and I still search because I love to learn, there’s always more to learn!) I thought I would round up what I have discovered so far. Being a seminar junkie can be dangerous but if you go into it for the right reason – It is so worth it!
1. Experience is what gives you true expertise so make sure you go out and practice what you have been learning! Having the information but not taking massive action will not help you on your journey or make you the expert in your field.
2. No one is teaching anything new, everyone is building on top of their own Mentors, Teachers. Coaches and the Ancient Greats. Take note of who your mentors and coaches are learning from!
3. The more you pay for your seminar or coach the more you will value and integrate what you learn. They will give you some wonderful advise, and sometimes you have to pay for the best to learn from the best – it is an investment worth making, just make sure you select the right person for you.
4. KIS (Keep it simple!) The truth is always Simple, be weary when it becomes too complex and complicated. The simpler the answer or explanation the better you will understand it.
5. The answers you need are easily accessible when you listen to the people who have been there, slow down and go with what is right for you, your intuition or gut feeling should always be your compass! And that is for free by the way!
6. A really good mentor, teacher or coach will give you the tools to achieve your dreams, they will not make you dependent on their services and methods. They should awaken the leader within you rather than make you follow them forever.
7. You will remember the information that you value most. When something doesn't resonate with your true self it is easy to forget. Be aware of what it is that you are taking away from the seminar and focus on that. Don't try to remember or focus on things that other people think you should find important, no one knows better than you do, what’s truly valuable to you. Rest assured that you don’t have a bad memory, except when it comes to the stuff you don’t value.
8. Take notes and reflect on them periodically, things that may have had no value to you in the beginning might just resonate with you later on your journey.
9. Its important to know this: you can’t buy confidence! You can only learn to access where you already have it and build on it. Confidence comes with time, practice and believing in yourself! Be wary of the people who try sell you self-esteem in a box.
10. Education means “deepening of insight” if you’re not having deep insights at a particular seminar, workshop or from your mentor or coach, don’t just get up and leave, besides that fact that it is rude, you’re simply being exposed to information that you are not ready to deal with right now, Take notes and go back to it in a few months time, I am pretty sure there will be an AHA moment there.
If you keep all the above in mind you are less likely to suffer from seminar overdose. Know why you are attending seminars and choose them because they will add value to your ultimate goal, practice what you are taught, if you pay close enough attention you will see a few key Mentors and Ancient Greats being quotes regardless of what seminar you go to, investing in quality education is worth your while, keep it simple, trust your intuition, great teacher give advice not lifetime membership fees, Confidence does not come in a jar or a box, you have to practice. You remember what you value – take notes on the rest and read them again later!
Do you find these tips useful? Please share your thoughts.
Yes I have spent years attending seminars , sometimes in search of greater self-esteem but mainly in search of answers about myself and what I specifically am here to do. I’ve loved every minute of it because I just love learning and what I love even more is teaching others what I have learned. Of course there is downside (Yes I spent a lot of money on seminars and I became a bit of a junkie in search of the next high) But I can honestly tell you that I would do it all again. To save you some money, time and energy on searching for as long as I have (and I still search because I love to learn, there’s always more to learn!) I thought I would round up what I have discovered so far. Being a seminar junkie can be dangerous but if you go into it for the right reason – It is so worth it!
1. Experience is what gives you true expertise so make sure you go out and practice what you have been learning! Having the information but not taking massive action will not help you on your journey or make you the expert in your field.
2. No one is teaching anything new, everyone is building on top of their own Mentors, Teachers. Coaches and the Ancient Greats. Take note of who your mentors and coaches are learning from!
3. The more you pay for your seminar or coach the more you will value and integrate what you learn. They will give you some wonderful advise, and sometimes you have to pay for the best to learn from the best – it is an investment worth making, just make sure you select the right person for you.
4. KIS (Keep it simple!) The truth is always Simple, be weary when it becomes too complex and complicated. The simpler the answer or explanation the better you will understand it.
5. The answers you need are easily accessible when you listen to the people who have been there, slow down and go with what is right for you, your intuition or gut feeling should always be your compass! And that is for free by the way!
6. A really good mentor, teacher or coach will give you the tools to achieve your dreams, they will not make you dependent on their services and methods. They should awaken the leader within you rather than make you follow them forever.
7. You will remember the information that you value most. When something doesn't resonate with your true self it is easy to forget. Be aware of what it is that you are taking away from the seminar and focus on that. Don't try to remember or focus on things that other people think you should find important, no one knows better than you do, what’s truly valuable to you. Rest assured that you don’t have a bad memory, except when it comes to the stuff you don’t value.
8. Take notes and reflect on them periodically, things that may have had no value to you in the beginning might just resonate with you later on your journey.
9. Its important to know this: you can’t buy confidence! You can only learn to access where you already have it and build on it. Confidence comes with time, practice and believing in yourself! Be wary of the people who try sell you self-esteem in a box.
10. Education means “deepening of insight” if you’re not having deep insights at a particular seminar, workshop or from your mentor or coach, don’t just get up and leave, besides that fact that it is rude, you’re simply being exposed to information that you are not ready to deal with right now, Take notes and go back to it in a few months time, I am pretty sure there will be an AHA moment there.
If you keep all the above in mind you are less likely to suffer from seminar overdose. Know why you are attending seminars and choose them because they will add value to your ultimate goal, practice what you are taught, if you pay close enough attention you will see a few key Mentors and Ancient Greats being quotes regardless of what seminar you go to, investing in quality education is worth your while, keep it simple, trust your intuition, great teacher give advice not lifetime membership fees, Confidence does not come in a jar or a box, you have to practice. You remember what you value – take notes on the rest and read them again later!
Do you find these tips useful? Please share your thoughts.