A week ago I wrote about the nagging goals you simply don't achieve. My end conclusion is that we have to seek some expert advice and coaching for those types of goals. We simply don't have the knowledge or fortitude to achieve those goals without support.
I thought more about this recently when I reached out for some expertise in a few areas where I have little to no experience. I needed someone who has spent their life in that endeavor to guide me. I know this is helpful because as an educator, I know a lot about teaching and children's development. If people reach out to me with questions in that realm, I'm likely to have some good advice. With that experience in mind, I reached out to friends and others in other fields that I'm less knowledgeable about for their consult.
After I did that, I wondered if we do this enough. Do we stay silent too often and are we afraid to reach out to friends and others for their wisdom related to their areas of deep experience and commitment. Does this reluctance obstruct the positivity possible in our lives? Do we have easy-to-access channels, language, and protocols for such vital share? I will think more on this in the days to come.