Comments on: Going Against the Grain Will Change The World http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world A personal development site for self learning career, leadership and life improvement tips. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:02:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Mike King http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10792 Mike King Wed, 05 May 2010 01:55:44 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10792 @Richard - I picked it up in part at a leadership training course all about getting WAY outside your comfort zone and the phrase now specifically with "where the fruit is" has stuck with me. I too, quite like it and use it often. @sell - I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Its very interesting to see how people relate different aspects of their own lives to it. Nicely done! @Richard – I picked it up in part at a leadership training course all about getting WAY outside your comfort zone and the phrase now specifically with “where the fruit is” has stuck with me. I too, quite like it and use it often.

@sell – I’m glad you enjoyed the story. Its very interesting to see how people relate different aspects of their own lives to it. Nicely done!

]]> By: sell textbooks online http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10763 sell textbooks online Mon, 03 May 2010 18:40:49 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10763 That is a great short story. There is a whole lot of truth in it as well. While he was a good learner, he had no personal skills. I have been lucky in that my mother made me quite the conversation started and because of that I have been able to get jobs I wasn't qualified for but excelled at them when given the chance. That is a great short story. There is a whole lot of truth in it as well. While he was a good learner, he had no personal skills. I have been lucky in that my mother made me quite the conversation started and because of that I have been able to get jobs I wasn’t qualified for but excelled at them when given the chance.

]]> By: used tires http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10693 used tires Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:30:05 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10693 I never heard that before, Richard, but it sure is a great phrase and so true for most instances in life. Till then, Jean I never heard that before, Richard, but it sure is a great phrase and so true for most instances in life.

Till then,

Jean

]]> By: Richard | RichardShelmerdine.com http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10554 Richard | RichardShelmerdine.com Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:24:20 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10554 I really love that phrase / metaphor that the skinny branches in life are where all the fruit is. A perfect description. I really love that phrase / metaphor that the skinny branches in life are where all the fruit is. A perfect description.

]]> By: Mike King http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10307 Mike King Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:14:17 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10307 Thanks Vincent, I look forward to it as well. Perhaps I need to add a threaded comment display here in my theme for making that better. Hmmmm, future. Future... @Robin - THanks for your thoughts here Robin on comfort zone. It's a area in life we are both very passionate about and I agree completely with your comments in that area. I development my love for discomfort through spirit of adventure though not a rainforest (which I think is very cool) but the result sounds similar in the way of mindset. This story of confidence is a bit of a different way to look at things since so often confidence is simply explained as such a great thing to have. I didn't even touch of how risky it can be to leading to arrogance, that is another danger, perhaps for another article. Anyway, I appreciate the provoking thoughts you've added here. Thanks Vincent, I look forward to it as well. Perhaps I need to add a threaded comment display here in my theme for making that better. Hmmmm, future. Future…

@Robin – THanks for your thoughts here Robin on comfort zone. It’s a area in life we are both very passionate about and I agree completely with your comments in that area. I development my love for discomfort through spirit of adventure though not a rainforest (which I think is very cool) but the result sounds similar in the way of mindset.

This story of confidence is a bit of a different way to look at things since so often confidence is simply explained as such a great thing to have. I didn’t even touch of how risky it can be to leading to arrogance, that is another danger, perhaps for another article.

Anyway, I appreciate the provoking thoughts you’ve added here.

]]> By: Robin Easton http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10300 Robin Easton Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:40:27 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10300 Dear Mike, this is a fascinating story because so many people strive to become confident, and as you say confidence can be a good thing, but it can also hinder us if we only do that which makes us feel confident. I think it's why I love stepping out of my comfort zone. Even though I can feel uncomfortable outside my comfort zone and at times not particularly confident, it keeps me humble and always growing. It also keeps me filled with compassion in that I better understand those around me who suffer from extreme fear, anxiety, low confidence, etc. Since leaving the rainforest many years ago I've tended to be quite confident. It comes easily to me. So doing things that don't come as easily or challenge my confidence help me better understand humanity. I like that, because it also makes me feel more connected to humanity. Mike, thank you for sharing this. And also thank you for sincere kindness. It means a lot to me. Hugs, Robin Dear Mike, this is a fascinating story because so many people strive to become confident, and as you say confidence can be a good thing, but it can also hinder us if we only do that which makes us feel confident.

I think it’s why I love stepping out of my comfort zone. Even though I can feel uncomfortable outside my comfort zone and at times not particularly confident, it keeps me humble and always growing. It also keeps me filled with compassion in that I better understand those around me who suffer from extreme fear, anxiety, low confidence, etc.

Since leaving the rainforest many years ago I’ve tended to be quite confident. It comes easily to me. So doing things that don’t come as easily or challenge my confidence help me better understand humanity. I like that, because it also makes me feel more connected to humanity.

Mike, thank you for sharing this. And also thank you for sincere kindness. It means a lot to me. Hugs, Robin

]]> By: Vincent Nguyen http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10279 Vincent Nguyen Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:30:57 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10279 Thank you for your supportive thoughts Mike Much appreciated :-) Looking forward to our thoughtful conversations, which always makes my day feel better. Thank you for your supportive thoughts Mike
Much appreciated :-)
Looking forward to our thoughtful conversations, which always makes my day feel better.

]]> By: Mike King http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10275 Mike King Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:29:42 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10275 @Vincent - I always love when those timing events surface for a reader hear and while I'm very sorry to hear about your car accident I'm glad to learn that you are looking for the beautiful events in its midst and so congratulations on the baby girl! I'm sure the accident will steer you (no pun indended) towards a deeper sense of realizing how your daughter now has a new priority in life and that her life (as well as your own) is precious to protect, value and utilize in the best way you can every day you have. I appreciate very much the personal story and welcome back, its great to read from you again and that you are blogging again more regularly! @Vincent – I always love when those timing events surface for a reader hear and while I’m very sorry to hear about your car accident I’m glad to learn that you are looking for the beautiful events in its midst and so congratulations on the baby girl! I’m sure the accident will steer you (no pun indended) towards a deeper sense of realizing how your daughter now has a new priority in life and that her life (as well as your own) is precious to protect, value and utilize in the best way you can every day you have. I appreciate very much the personal story and welcome back, its great to read from you again and that you are blogging again more regularly!

]]> By: Vincent Nguyen http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10267 Vincent Nguyen Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:09:05 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10267 Hi Mike how have you been? Impeccable timing of this insightful post Mike. I just recently have slowly recovered from a serious car accident and now I can get back to reading my favourite blogs. :-) So the experience of the car accident has really allowed me to re-focus my perspective in life and what is truly "important" to me It was a difficult and uncomfortable change while recovering but my will to live and enjoy life has been rejuvenated. Moreover, there was a "bright" light amidst post accident events, which is witnessing the birth of our baby girl "Mikayla" this past week. What an exhilarating and incredible feeling to see a precious new life arriving into this world. I have a new appreciation for life and everything it has to offer. Hi Mike how have you been?

Impeccable timing of this insightful post Mike.
I just recently have slowly recovered from a serious car accident and now I can get back to reading my favourite blogs. :-)
So the experience of the car accident has really allowed me to re-focus my perspective in life and what is truly “important” to me
It was a difficult and uncomfortable change while recovering but my will to live and enjoy life has been rejuvenated.
Moreover, there was a “bright” light amidst post accident events, which is witnessing the birth of our baby girl “Mikayla” this past week.
What an exhilarating and incredible feeling to see a precious new life arriving into this world.

I have a new appreciation for life and everything it has to offer.

]]> By: Mike King http://LearnThis.ca/2010/04/going-against-the-grain-will-change-the-world/#comment-10258 Mike King Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:31:05 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/?p=2778#comment-10258 @Steve - If only I had learned that lesson earlier in life, but because I didn't I'll have to add that I think you are only right in that we all have that to learn but we don't all come to realize this early in life. Your formula is spot on however, and I agree with it for myself as well. @Baker - Absolutely agree and you've captured the point succinctly. The things learned from challenges comes about from going against the grain, yes! @Stephen - Thanks for your personal story as example here. It is so true and I have many many similar to relate with where I have turned 180° from what I used to think mattered to me. I appreciate the comments! @Steve – If only I had learned that lesson earlier in life, but because I didn’t I’ll have to add that I think you are only right in that we all have that to learn but we don’t all come to realize this early in life. Your formula is spot on however, and I agree with it for myself as well.

@Baker – Absolutely agree and you’ve captured the point succinctly. The things learned from challenges comes about from going against the grain, yes!

@Stephen – Thanks for your personal story as example here. It is so true and I have many many similar to relate with where I have turned 180° from what I used to think mattered to me. I appreciate the comments!

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