The world around us – locally, regionally, nationally, globally – is changing more rapidly than ever before. This was true two years ago before the pandemic accelerated that change. It is said that anytime you are not growing, you are falling behind. That has never been more true! As we begin another year, each of us should set personal and career goals for growth for the coming year.
Our personal goals should encompass at least two areas — personal and career. The first consideration should be our personal health. What do we need to do to be more physically fit and eat more healthily? I read a fascinating and informative book titled Eat, Move, Sleep by Tom Rath. As an example of the interesting ideas in the book. Dr. Rath wrote the book while walking on treadmill. Another example: he suggest the carbohydrate to protein ratio in food is more important than the number of calories.
Each of us can learn skills and ideas that will improve our relationships with our family, friends, and co-workers. You only need to look online for daily ideas and classes or seek out books online or in your local book store. Steven Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People has some age to it now, but is still an incredible resource. Finally, who among is cannot improve in our management of our personal finances and preparation for retirement.
Whether you are a business owner or an employee, ultimately your career development is your personal responsibility. Unfortunately, family businesses, like farms, are at a disadvantage as larger businesses often provide in-house growth opportunities in professional development for their employees. What are the skills that you should learn or refresh in 2022? What skills and knowledge do you need to take the next step in your career or additional responsibilities in your current position?
Take a few minutes, identify one or more learning goals for 2022, and start a plan to complete that learning.
Editor’s note: The author is with Dairy Strategies and can be contacted by phone at 651.647.0495 or by email at rmilligan@trsmith.com This article appears in his January LearningEdge Monthly newsletter.
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