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10 Tips To Help You Become More Resourceful
There is no such thing as a resourceful person. Sure, some people are better at it than others, and some have more opportunities to become resourceful, but being resourceful is something everyone can learn with the right mindset. Here are ten tips to help you become more resourceful:
The first step to being more resourceful is admitting that you need to be
It's important to realize that you can't change what you don't acknowledge. Once you admit that being more resourceful is something you want or need, then it's time for action!
Resourcefulness needs to be taught and practiced from a young age
One of the most important things you can do to become more resourceful is to teach your children how to be resourceful. If you are a parent, you can be the role model for how your child views the world and its resources. How we treat our own resources has a direct impact on how we view other people's resources as well. If you are always asking others for help and never helping them in return, chances are that your child will follow suit. This is why it is so important to teach them from an early age that when they need something done, they should first try their hardest before asking for help from others (or even worse...yourself).
If your child asks for something at home but then does not complete their chores after getting what they wanted, this sends mixed messages about responsibility and fairness which could lead them into bad habits later on in life such as hoarding or taking advantage of others with less means than themselves because they don't believe those people deserve better treatment than what was shown towards them when they were younger (which would only give credence towards why someone who wasn't raised properly might think this way).
Don't just focus on the negative aspects of you or your situations
- Don't be a pessimist.
- Don't focus on the negative aspects of your situation.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help, even if it is from someone who may not seem like they would have anything useful to say or do.
- Give up if you have exhausted all options and need to move on with your life, but don’t give up when there are still potential solutions out there waiting for you!
Recognize opportunities when they present themselves
- Recognize opportunities when they present themselves.
- Be open to new experiences.
- Look for opportunities in all situations.
- Don't be afraid to take chances. Don't let fear of failure stop you from trying new things, or even old ones that are outside your comfort zone. Again, you never know what might happen if you do!
Take risks, but don't take stupid risks
A big part of the problem with risk aversion is the fact that people overestimate the risks they're taking. In other words, they think they're taking more risks than they really are.
The solution? Know when to take a risk and when not to.
- Don't take risks with no upside (for example: "I'll bet you my paycheck that I can jump off this bridge without getting hurt").
- Don't take stupid risks (like driving 120 mph down an interstate where there's a lot of traffic because you're late for work).
Be willing to break the rules, but know when to do so
It’s also important to keep in mind that you should never break the rules for no reason. Breaking them just to break them will not help you become more resourceful, and it’s not going to solve anything. If your car won’t start and the battery is dead, don’t drive around town with a wire hooked up from your car battery to your neighbor's house. If your phone dies on you during a long train ride home and an hour later someone asks if they can charge their phone off of yours, do not give them the answer “sure! Here, use my charger!”
There are times when breaking the rules is necessary – like if there was an emergency situation where someone needed CPR immediately (or if someone was choking), then yes it would be okay for me as a bystander who knows how give CPR or who knows of someone else who knows how give CPR - but those situations are rarer than most people think they are.
Keep some money in savings for emergencies
Every adult knows the importance of having a safety net. You never know when something will happen and you’ll need money to help you get through it. The best way that I have found is by setting aside a small amount every month, say $10 or less, in an envelope or jar for the purpose of savings for emergencies only.
When this money is deposited into your account, don’t touch it! No matter how tempting it might be, do not touch this money unless there is an emergency. If you do use any of this money before an emergency comes up, then take some time to reflect on why you felt so compelled to use it in such an inappropriate manner (in other words: don't feel bad about yourself).
The reason why keeping some sort of savings set aside is important is because sometimes life throws curveballs at us which makes them impossible to predict ahead of time—and those unexpected events can leave us unprepared if we don't have any resources saved up beforehand!
Never forget your roots, or the people who helped you get where you are today
Never forget your roots, or the people who helped you get where you are today. It’s easy to get caught up in all of the work that has to be done—but don’t forget about the important people in your life. Your parents, siblings and friends have been there from day one—and they should be your biggest support when it comes time for you to take on something new. If someone helped you out along the way, don’t hesitate to return the favor by helping them out now and again (or even just paying it forward). There is no way I would be where I am without my parents' support and dedication; if my dad had not taught me so many valuable lessons growing up, I probably would not have had such a successful career as an adult either! Remembering these things will keep us grounded while we achieve our dreams as well as help us appreciate those around us who do so much for us every single day without even realizing it!
Don't forget about the little things. They matter too! Just ask the shoemaker's wife . . .
Don't forget about the little things. They matter too! Just ask the shoemaker's wife . . .
This is one of my favorite quotes because it reminds us that we need to take care of all aspects of our lives, not just those big activities we can check off our list (like getting an "A" in a class or graduating).
We can also work on becoming more resourceful by doing things like asking for help when you need it or staying hydrated throughout the day. These are small tasks that might seem insignificant, but they add up over time and can make all the difference in how well you feel about yourself as a person and how much energy you have left over at night so that you can do something fun like catch up with friends after work instead of falling asleep on your couch by 8pm, exhausted from being drained both physically and emotionally throughout your day due to lackadaisical choices made during those small moments throughout life such as eating junk food when hungry instead of healthy food options; skipping breaks at work; etc.
It's important not only to learn how to be resourceful, but also how to stay that way.
Don't get too comfortable in your newfound ability; you need to keep pushing yourself and keep evolving. Don't take anything for granted; give thanks for every little thing you receive, whether it's a big or small gift. And never forget about the importance of gratitude!
Remember, the key to being more resourceful is practicing. So start today! Start with one tip, and work on it for a week or two. If you really want to improve your life, then you need to commit yourself to bettering yourself in all areas of life . . . not just this one.
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Taylor Symmank
Meet Taylor -- Taylor is a retired NFL athlete that has been featured in major media outlets including Sirius XM Radio, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, Washington Times, and Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the world's top performers in sports and in business. He aims at helping others break through what is keeping them stuck, so they can become winners in every area of their life. He has also been working with Ryan Stewman side by side for some time now and has been helping individuals continually level up their life.
Meet Taylor -- Taylor is a retired NFL athlete that has been featured in major media outlets including Sirius XM Radio, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, Washington Times, and Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the world's top performers in sports and in business. He aims at helping others break through what is keeping them stuck, so they can become winners in every area of their life. He has also been working with Ryan Stewman side by side for some time now and has been helping individuals continually level up their life.
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