Comments on: If It Ain’t Broke … http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/ A New Look at Jobs, Work, and Careers ... Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:27:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Rochelle Link http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-2420 Rochelle Link Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:31:18 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-2420 This is a comment concerning turning your hobbies into a business or a career. I have done this for years and believe me it works when there are no jobs in your area. I had a wonderful craft shop in the NC mountains in th 80's before my children were born. Now I do Native American crafts and will be opening a small store in Orangeburg SC( this is where I was born) and yes, I am Tribal so I am doing all in the right ways. In fact anyone who is interested in Native American Indian activities can connect with me through my email. This is a comment concerning turning your hobbies into a business or a career.
I have done this for years and believe me it works when there are no jobs in your area.
I had a wonderful craft shop in the NC mountains in th 80’s before my children were born. Now I do Native American crafts and will be opening a small store in Orangeburg SC( this is where I was born) and yes, I am Tribal so I am doing all in the right ways. In fact anyone who is interested in Native American Indian activities can connect with me through my email.

]]> By: Rochelle Link http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-2419 Rochelle Link Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:29:43 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-2419 This is a comment concerning turning your hobbies into a business or a career. I have done this for years and beleive me it works when there is no jobs in your area. I had a wonderful craft shop in the NC mountains in th 80's before my children were born. Now I do Native American crafts and will be opening a small store in Orangeburg SC( this is where I was born) and yes, I am Tribal so I am doing all in the right ways. In fact anyone who is interested in Native American Indian activities can connect with me through my email. This is a comment concerning turning your hobbies into a business or a career.
I have done this for years and beleive me it works when there is no jobs in your area.
I had a wonderful craft shop in the NC mountains in th 80’s before my children were born. Now I do Native American crafts and will be opening a small store in Orangeburg SC( this is where I was born) and yes, I am Tribal so I am doing all in the right ways. In fact anyone who is interested in Native American Indian activities can connect with me through my email.

]]> By: Mark M http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-1497 Mark M Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:10:07 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-1497 After 27 years of being in the classroom, I was encouraged to apply for the CDC position at my school. I was very confortable, and confident, in teaching Drafting. With less than five years before retiring, I wasn't sure a change was worth it. I should have said five years before retiring from teaching. I plan to "work" somewhere. This change in position at my school was a big "break" for me. Although during my years teaching Drafting I was constantly changing methods, worksheets, and projects....always looking for something better. I believe "breaking" whatever from time to time improves life as we know it. ... now ... time for a break! After 27 years of being in the classroom, I was encouraged to apply for the CDC position at my school. I was very confortable, and confident, in teaching Drafting. With less than five years before retiring, I wasn’t sure a change was worth it. I should have said five years before retiring from teaching. I plan to “work” somewhere. This change in position at my school was a big “break” for me. Although during my years teaching Drafting I was constantly changing methods, worksheets, and projects….always looking for something better. I believe “breaking” whatever from time to time improves life as we know it. … now … time for a break!

]]> By: Carol Sisco http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-1486 Carol Sisco Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:59:22 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-1486 I really loved the article. It was very insightful about the "molds" we create in our lives. I especially liked the point that "we just have to learn to look at life from different angles so we can see different things." I teach a college course in communication and I often ask students to sit in different areas of the room, so they can get a different angle/perception of their world, including their perceptions of others and their interpretations. They often note how their views differ simply by taking a different look at the world. Thanks for sharing... I really loved the article. It was very insightful about the “molds” we create in our lives. I especially liked the point that “we just have to learn to look at life from different angles so we can see different things.” I teach a college course in communication and I often ask students to sit in different areas of the room, so they can get a different angle/perception of their world, including their perceptions of others and their interpretations. They often note how their views differ simply by taking a different look at the world.

Thanks for sharing…

]]> By: K. Blue http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-1408 K. Blue Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:08:40 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-1408 Excellent article! Just what I needed to hear! We work sooooo hard to not break the mold, that we miss out on many life experiences and don't grow the way we could as a person.... Excellent article! Just what I needed to hear! We work sooooo hard to not break the mold, that we miss out on many life experiences and don’t grow the way we could as a person….

]]> By: Elizabeth Gill http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-1392 Elizabeth Gill Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:32:30 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-1392 I think I'll make a little sign in my office that says "If it ain't broke why not break it" and see how our grad students react. I'll let you know how it goes, maybe I can even find a piece of clip art to add, keep them thinking about their own career goals and desires. I think I’ll make a little sign in my office that says “If it ain’t broke why not break it” and see how our grad students react. I’ll let you know how it goes, maybe I can even find a piece of clip art to add, keep them thinking about their own career goals and desires.

]]> By: Michelle Lucas http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-1314 Michelle Lucas Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:12:51 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-1314 I believe we all are broken at one time or another in our life. I believe God can work better with broken pieces. When something is broken it takes time to put it back together. Sometimes we need time to be put back together one piece at a time in order to appreciate being whole. I I believe we all are broken at one time or another in our life. I believe God can work better with broken pieces. When something is broken it takes time to put it back together. Sometimes we need time to be put back together one piece at a time in order to appreciate being whole. I

]]> By: Lorie hillage http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-1153 Lorie hillage Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:04:11 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-1153 such good information. I always 'break up" and start over, even if it means just to "repair" the broken. some people are stuck in a rut with every aspect of their lives broken, and I think that everyone has been there. It's a matter of recognizing and wanting something different. this was a great insight! thanks! such good information. I always ‘break up” and start over, even if it means just to “repair” the broken. some people are stuck in a rut with every aspect of their lives broken, and I think that everyone has been there. It’s a matter of recognizing and wanting something different. this was a great insight! thanks!

]]> By: Frank http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-1135 Frank Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:30:46 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-1135 Yes! It is an interesting phenomena, because on the one hand, each day is built from the day before. But on the other hand, each day is a new day. We have the benefit of picking up today where we left off yesterday, but we also have the option of striking out in a whole new direction. I sincerely believe that we live in a time -- a season in history -- when success will be determined not by doing the status quo, but by experiencing new beginnings. I think you got it! Now savor it each day!!! Yes! It is an interesting phenomena, because on the one hand, each day is built from the day before. But on the other hand, each day is a new day. We have the benefit of picking up today where we left off yesterday, but we also have the option of striking out in a whole new direction. I sincerely believe that we live in a time — a season in history — when success will be determined not by doing the status quo, but by experiencing new beginnings. I think you got it! Now savor it each day!!!

]]> By: Anita White http://www.lengel.us/2009/09/if-it-aint-broke/#comment-1134 Anita White Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:49:36 +0000 http://www.lengel.us/?p=543#comment-1134 I think I hear you saying that if I break the mold, this will allow me to start over, become creative and resolve an issue in another way. Daring me to be different and stepping outside of the norm (mold)and create something maybe better, but at least something of my own. This is really good!!! I think I hear you saying that if I break the mold, this will allow me to start over, become creative and resolve an issue in another way. Daring me to be different and stepping outside of the norm (mold)and create something maybe better, but at least something of my own. This is really good!!!

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