The following is the final chapter of the eBook, the call to action. The formatting is a little messed up here, but you get idea. Keep in mind that there is nothing on this site that makes me any money at this point. These are links to other peoples things that I think could help my target market. Right now I'm just trying to provide value. The call to action is essentially "come back to my site". I need to get them to come first. The money part comes later.
Sidebar: I've also added a front and back cover to the booklet printout format to make it look more professional. I want this to be something I'm proud to put my name on after all.
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Staying on Top
Building on the Fundamentals
Now you understand the fundamentals of why business is organized the way it is. At this point you are probably thinking that this is all very elementary, and you’re right. It is very basic. It is also so fundamental that you can’t excel as a manager or business leader without it.
Addition and subtraction are very basic concepts. If you try to learn calculus without knowing how to add and subtract you are in for a very rough time. The only difference with learning how to run a business or manage a department is that we are very often not taught the fundamentals before taking on management and leadership roles. The problem compounds itself when the same people who were never taught the fundamentals of business go on to lead and train new managers. Large companies often end up with whole layers of middle management who don’t really understand what it’s all about. They run around doing what they’ve been directed to do without ever taking the time to understand why. You already have a leg up on many of them because you have taken the first step to understanding the “why” and not just the "how”.
So how do you turn this into something that makes a visible, practical difference in your life? You choose to continue to learn. At this point you can do one of two things.
Option 1: You can file this away as something learned and go back to your daily routine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this if you are happy with where you are.
Option 2: You can look for ways to continue to learn including books, courses, seminars, mentors, and personal experience. Your choice of how to learn depends on how you like to learn and how much time you can dedicate to the task.
Take the initiative. Expand your mind. Expand your opportunities.
Continuing Education Options from Boundless ThinkingBoundless Thinking is dedicated to providing business learning materials for Engineers. Here’s a sample of what you can find at BoundlessThinking.com
Articles
- Tips and articles on business topics for Engineers (Eg. Business Basics, Financial Statements, Leadership Tactics, Time Management)
Courses
- Links to on-line courses specific to business training
- Links to college and university programs
Visit BoundlessThinking.com and continue your education at your own pace.
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