Don’t let “feeling stupid” stop you from learning what you need — from the Career Opportunities Podcast




Career Opportunities with Douglas E. Welch show

Summary: <a href="https://welchwrite.com/career/2013/08/26/dont-let-feeling-stupid-stop-your-from-learning-what-you-need-from-the-career-opportunities-podcast/">Don’t let “feeling stupid” stop you from learning what you need — from the Career Opportunities Podcast </a><br> <a href="https://welchwrite.com/career/2013/08/26/dont-let-feeling-stupid-stop-your-from-learning-what-you-need-from-the-career-opportunities-podcast/"></a><br> <a href="http://welchwrite.com/career/audio/2013/career-op-20130826.mp3">Listen to this podcast</a><br> …or tell your Echo, “Alexa, play the podcast Career Opportunities”<br> <br> <br> I have spent the last 30 years helping people to learn about technology in a number of ways and there has always been one, constant theme to this process — people hate to “feel stupid”about technology — or anything, for that matter. I think “feeling stupid” should be a diagnosed clinical physiological problem for all the damage it causes. Too many times, I have seen people suffer both personal and professional trials, simply to avoid the embarrassment and fear of “feeling stupid.” Let me tell you, though, avoiding the fear of appearing stupid to your friends, family and co-workers could be the most damaging act you take in your life and career. It can have far-reaching effects that limit your effectiveness, productivity and future success. Embrace “knowing what you don’t know” and then seek to learn.<br> <br> <a href="https://welchwrite.com/career/2013/08/26/dont-let-feeling-stupid-stop-your-from-learning-what-you-need-from-the-career-opportunities-podcast/">Don’t let “feeling stupid” stop you from learning what you need — from the Career Opportunities Podcast</a><br> <br> <br> <a href="http://welchwrite.com/career/one-to-one-career-consulting/">One-To-One Career Consulting</a><br> <br> Now available exclusively to Career Opportunities readers and Listeners.<br> <a href="http://welchwrite.com/career/one-to-one-career-consulting/">Click for more information and pricing</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0";<br> amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true";<br> amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "career-op-20";<br> amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom";<br> amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search";<br> amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";<br> amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";<br> amzn_assoc_region = "US";<br> amzn_assoc_title = "Find more career information in these books";<br> amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "Career Planning";<br> amzn_assoc_default_category = "All";<br> amzn_assoc_linkid = "d3cdeb4c2e10bc9e5973c43044925ffe";<br> <br> <br> <br> * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our blogs** Many of these books may be available from your local library. Check it out! <br> <br> <br>