Connections...Part One

Part One
Although I wouldn't consider myself a great networker, I know how important connections are in one's life. But was I surprised at how bad I did on The Little Black Book of Connections quiz? No...not really. I was surprised that I was in the lowest group but I wasn't surprised that I was on the low end. I don't think it makes me a bad person but there have been times where I could have used a helpful connection and didn't have one; and it made things harder for me. So knowing all of that you would think I would make a conscious effort to make a change...can't say that I really have.

All of my life, I have been on the more reserved side. Reaching out to people due to fear of rejection or not being confident in what I needed/asked/ wanted would always stop me from making those all too important connections. I hope to change that about myself and know that the only way to do it is to "do it!"; sitting around acknowledge the problem is going to get it solved. Do I agree with the assessment - yes...do I like what I have to change - not so much ;)

Part Two
I have always looked at myself as a fairly well educated individual. I know that I can expand my horizons if I put my mind to it, but I usually just keep on with the regular run of life. So being asked what three books am I going to read, was a great start to expanding on what and who I know. The three books that I plan to read are:
Book 1:Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by Jim Collins
Book 2: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman
Book 3: Not sure yet???

The three people that I plan to meet...this one I am not sure about. I don't know who I'd like to meet...