Tag Archives: learning

Experience

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Ray V.

This is an adaptation of something I saw on Linkedin a few days ago. A young man was interviewing for a new position and the interviewer asked him how many years experience he had in one particular discipline? “Ten” was … Continue reading →

Posted in Experience, interviews, Uncategorized | Tagged Attitude, Experience, interview questions, learning | 2 Comments

Tragedy?

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Ray V.

“Life’s Tragedy is we get old too soon and wise too late.” Benjamin Franklin. But doesn’t that make learning interesting? Thanks to @LifeLearnedFeelings

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On Learning

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Ray V.

“Keep learning about the world. Use your mind to the hilt. Life passes quickly and, towards the end, gathers speed like a freight train running downhill. The more you know, the more you enrich yourself and others.” Susan Trott, Author

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged challenge yourself, Death, getting old, learning, susan trott | 3 Comments

It Has Been Said . . .

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Ray V.

. . . that you will be the same peson in five years that you are today, except for what you read and who you associate with. Here is a way get two for the price of one. 25 Blogs … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Blogging Community | Tagged blogging, CulturalOffering, Doug Fine, eclecticity light, getting smarter, Kurt Harden, learning | 5 Comments

Note To Self

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Ray V.

“Learning by making mistakes has scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss”. Loose translation from Ralph Waldo Emerson That being said, I’m getting better at being a “good learner.” With a smile on my … Continue reading →

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Loneliness

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Ray V.

“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty”. Mother Teresa This was a topic of discussion with the guys last night. It is amazing the things you learn about people if you give them permission to … Continue reading →