Comments on: The Guy with the Tarzan Yell http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/ It's about lessons learned... from life! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:45:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: MOin http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-7637 MOin Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:35:38 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-7637 ^that would be a nice business Robert by now i never had a problem taking decisions but i do or some of my cuz or friend atleast i know someone who can help apart from this the article was brilliant and the points you pointed out are ultimately applies on any one. MOins last blog post..<a href="http://www.techiesouls.com/2008/09/13/track-your-backlinks-and-search-engine-index-with-itracker/" rel="nofollow">Track Your Backlinks And Search Engine Index With iTracker</a> ^that would be a nice business Robert by now i never had a problem taking decisions but i do or some of my cuz or friend atleast i know someone who can help apart from this the article was brilliant and the points you pointed out are ultimately applies on any one.

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]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5327 Robert Hruzek Fri, 16 May 2008 23:42:10 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5327 Good grief, Sam! What are ya tryin' to do to me? Make me make a decision? Ok; <i>(flips a coin)</i> I say <i>yes</i>. Now it's <i>my</i> turn: If you take my decision-making course, will you pay me $100? ;-) Good grief, Sam! What are ya tryin’ to do to me? Make me make a decision?

Ok; (flips a coin) I say yes.

Now it’s my turn: If you take my decision-making course, will you pay me $100? ;-)

]]> By: Sam http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5326 Sam Fri, 16 May 2008 22:39:35 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5326 Bob, If you teach decision-making, should I take the course? -Sam Bob,
If you teach decision-making, should I take the course?
-Sam

]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5315 Robert Hruzek Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:45 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5315 Couldn't agree more, Karen! This is something we need to be teaching our children - not just that there are options, but we need to teach them how to <i>explore</i> their options. Unfortunately, decision-making isn't taught anywhere, that I know of. Couldn’t agree more, Karen! This is something we need to be teaching our children - not just that there are options, but we need to teach them how to explore their options. Unfortunately, decision-making isn’t taught anywhere, that I know of.

]]> By: Karen Swim http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5313 Karen Swim Thu, 15 May 2008 22:32:09 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5313 This is homework everyone should do. I think in the past we emphasized mastering one things but times have changed. Today's fast moving and dynamic marketplace requires us to utilize multiple skills and to be able to adapt to change. Adding skills or finding new ways to employ skills is not only smart but necessary. Reckon I'll shuffle off and do my homework now. ;-) This is homework everyone should do. I think in the past we emphasized mastering one things but times have changed. Today’s fast moving and dynamic marketplace requires us to utilize multiple skills and to be able to adapt to change. Adding skills or finding new ways to employ skills is not only smart but necessary. Reckon I’ll shuffle off and do my homework now. ;-)

]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5304 Robert Hruzek Thu, 15 May 2008 11:52:00 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5304 OK; let's see how I check out on this list... Change a diaper - well, no kids, so I'll pass on this one Plan an invasion - check (conducted many successful raids on the refrigerator) Butcher a hog - OK, but you'll have to catch one for me first Conn a ship - I used to con my Grandma out of candy money - does that count? Design a building - check (used to be my job) Write a sonnet - don't know what a sonnet is, but I bet I can write one Balance accounts - miserable failure at this one Build a wall - hey, I'm busy trying to tear 'em down! Set a bone - check - practiced this one in Scouts Comfort the dying - a toughie, but check Take orders - and do what with them? Give orders - cheeseburger, fries, coke Cooperate - or else! Act alone - yes Solve equations - only in my dreams Analyze a new problem - uh, sure Pitch manure - I don't think so! Program a computer - tried it a while back Cook a tasty meal - no problem, as long as the meal is pancakes Fight efficiently - as opposed to what? Die gallantly - only time will tell on that one Guess I still have a ways to go too, Sam. :-\ OK; let’s see how I check out on this list…

Change a diaper - well, no kids, so I’ll pass on this one
Plan an invasion - check (conducted many successful raids on the refrigerator)
Butcher a hog - OK, but you’ll have to catch one for me first
Conn a ship - I used to con my Grandma out of candy money - does that count?
Design a building - check (used to be my job)
Write a sonnet - don’t know what a sonnet is, but I bet I can write one
Balance accounts - miserable failure at this one
Build a wall - hey, I’m busy trying to tear ‘em down!
Set a bone - check - practiced this one in Scouts
Comfort the dying - a toughie, but check
Take orders - and do what with them?
Give orders - cheeseburger, fries, coke
Cooperate - or else!
Act alone - yes
Solve equations - only in my dreams
Analyze a new problem - uh, sure
Pitch manure - I don’t think so!
Program a computer - tried it a while back
Cook a tasty meal - no problem, as long as the meal is pancakes
Fight efficiently - as opposed to what?
Die gallantly - only time will tell on that one

Guess I still have a ways to go too, Sam. :-\

]]> By: Samuel Adams http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5303 Samuel Adams Thu, 15 May 2008 04:04:41 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5303 Bob, When I graduated from high school my uncle gave me a card featuring a quote by Robert Heinlein: A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. Of course, I still haven't added all those to my skill set, but I'm getting closer. -Sam Bob,
When I graduated from high school my uncle gave me a card featuring a quote by Robert Heinlein:

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.

Of course, I still haven’t added all those to my skill set, but I’m getting closer.
-Sam

]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5297 Robert Hruzek Wed, 14 May 2008 18:43:21 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5297 I think it's wise to encourage <i>all</i> young people to diversify their skill set as soon as possible. Sounds to me like you need to read/reread something along the lines of <i>What Color is Your Parachute?</i>, Karen. The fact that you're thinking about it means it's trying to get your attention. And you might want to stay tuned for Friday's post! ;-) I think it’s wise to encourage all young people to diversify their skill set as soon as possible.

Sounds to me like you need to read/reread something along the lines of What Color is Your Parachute?, Karen. The fact that you’re thinking about it means it’s trying to get your attention. And you might want to stay tuned for Friday’s post! ;-)

]]> By: Mother Earth http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5296 Mother Earth Wed, 14 May 2008 15:33:37 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5296 Kids these days are now encouraged to major in one area of interest and minor in another - just in case, I think it's brilliant. First it acknowledges that a youth is multi-dimensional, secondly while your in the trenches why not study more and get more bang for your college tuition dollar? I majored in Art, minored in Dance. I danced 8 hours a day, and loved it. Absolutely loved it - the art thing completely intimidated me and I lacked confidence. I never had a vision for anything beyond college. I never finished my degree. I'd say I am a closet creative. Talented and yet still lacking in confidence. Never really earning a living with my creativity. I think some day... alot. I apply my creativity to my marketing strategies, and I can acknowledge that they serve me well. Perhaps that's makiing money at being creative. Somehow it's just a job. Kids these days are now encouraged to major in one area of interest and minor in another - just in case, I think it’s brilliant. First it acknowledges that a youth is multi-dimensional, secondly while your in the trenches why not study more and get more bang for your college tuition dollar? I majored in Art, minored in Dance. I danced 8 hours a day, and loved it. Absolutely loved it - the art thing completely intimidated me and I lacked confidence. I never had a vision for anything beyond college. I never finished my degree. I’d say I am a closet creative. Talented and yet still lacking in confidence. Never really earning a living with my creativity. I think some day… alot. I apply my creativity to my marketing strategies, and I can acknowledge that they serve me well. Perhaps that’s makiing money at being creative. Somehow it’s just a job.

]]> By: Robert Hruzek http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5294 Robert Hruzek Wed, 14 May 2008 12:50:05 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5294 I think the biggest problem most people have is in figuring out how to view their talents and skills in creative ways. The classic example of the job description, "Mom" is a good example. But by breaking down what Mom actually <i>does</i>... (whew!) But you're right; the last thing you want to do is simply list a bunch of keywords on your resume. It's better to strategically pick a few to highlight and focus on them, adding more over time - if they can be shown to be relevant. I think the biggest problem most people have is in figuring out how to view their talents and skills in creative ways. The classic example of the job description, “Mom” is a good example. But by breaking down what Mom actually does… (whew!)

But you’re right; the last thing you want to do is simply list a bunch of keywords on your resume. It’s better to strategically pick a few to highlight and focus on them, adding more over time - if they can be shown to be relevant.

]]> By: Brad Shorr http://middlezonemusings.com/the-guy-with-the-tarzan-yell/#comment-5292 Brad Shorr Wed, 14 May 2008 12:42:44 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1331#comment-5292 Good points! You never want to get pigeon-holed in your career. On the other hand, if you're a jack of all trades, master of none, you may not be taken seriously in a world that craves specialists. Tough problem for some folks, something I have to grapple with daily in my consulting business. Good points! You never want to get pigeon-holed in your career. On the other hand, if you’re a jack of all trades, master of none, you may not be taken seriously in a world that craves specialists. Tough problem for some folks, something I have to grapple with daily in my consulting business.

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