Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Ask For Help

Much like my in last post, I've become more aware of the benefits of asking for help when it comes to developing my business.

First of all, I needed to do some evaluation of how things are currently running and when I realized that I am dissatisfied with some elements of my business, I started the think about how I could improve. I also realized that I am not an expert in everything, so I decided to ask a friend, colleague and professional coach if she would be willing to coach me through some rough patches. To my delight, she agreed and we are having lunch today to discuss.

I couldn't believe how this small act of reaching out for help completely turned my attitude around. Ever since I spoke to her, I have been focussed and productive. I guess when you work for yourself you don't really have anyone to be accountable to and perhaps that was part of my problem. All I know for sure is that I have a renewed and refreshed perspective and feel extremely optimistic that things will continue to improve. I'm thankful for Wendy even before we get started!

2 comments:

Oleg Kuzin said...

From one writing professional to another - but in English this time. What does textured pasta mean to you? A pasta utensil maker is using this word to describe pasta that are not flat (spaghetti, vermicelli, lazagna, etc) from the shaped ones (rotini, corckscrews, etc.). The only textured meaning I could think of was a textured wall (i.e. with stucco). What to do you think?

Skilled2Write said...

When I think of 'texture' I envision how the item effects my senses. I consider whether it is smooth to the touch or if it is 3 dimensional with shadow and light bouncing in various directions. Texture can also imply layers so that even a flat pasta, if layered with other items or sauces, would also be 'textured' because there was dimension to it.I would be inclined to think that all pasta is textured.
I guess being the daughter of an art teacher has me thinking in more abstract terms.