Aurelian Skills: Life Empowerment Through Skills and Knowledge

Life, in its essence, can be viewed as a journey with three distinct yet interconnected stages: Learn, Earn, and Return. These stages are not rigidly defined by age, but rather by the evolving priorities and contributions of the individual. The three stages of Learn, Earn, and Return provide a framework for a meaningful and fulfilling life. By embracing a lifelong learning journey, pursuing work that aligns with your values, and dedicating yourself to giving back, you can create a life of purpose and leave a lasting positive impact on the world. 1. The Crucible of Learning: Nurturing the Inner Compass The first stage, Learn, is a period of profound exploration and cultivation. It's a time to nurture curiosity, to delve into the depths of knowledge, and to cultivate a rich inner landscape. Beyond Academia: Learning extends far beyond the confines of formal education. It encompasses the art of observation, the joy of reading, the thrill of experimentation, and the wisdom gleaned f...

Remember: Your managers and leads might call you incompetent because they didn't assign you the tasks you had interest or skill in. Your colleagues might label you arrogant or boring because they didn't even attempt to connect with you and always made it about themselves. Your subordinates might call you unworthy because they don't know the sacrifices you made for the organization. People will always have assumptions about you. The unaware seniors, complacent colleagues, or ignorant subordinates do not control you, and neither should they or their opinions dictate your actions. Professionalism is devoid of sentiments like anger, indifference, complacency, and hatred. Let people have opinions, and you have the character.

Conflict, Distance, and Feedback - the three effective testing tools. People who claim to be your friends are tested and exposed through: 1. Conflicts that you may have with them. They will unravel their true thoughts in conflicts. 2. Distance that is between you and them. Distance gives them freedom to harm you. 3. Feedback that you share with them. Their reactions to your feedback will show you what they truly feel about you. Be cautious and observe the people around you. You may add other such tools to the list.