Skill Development
Jack and his friends, impressed by personalities
wanted to get there and enjoy name and fame
They stood gaping at their accolades and victories
And made gross assumptions about what it took to succeed
They tried to attempt the goal
To their dismay, they hit failure and disappointment
They grasped it's not as easy as it seemed
The friends decided to work on their failure
But Jack chose the other road and tried for online income
He saw big-name internet "gurus."
Who make their income from blogging and vlogging
He thought, Aww… it's easy,
Through blogging and vlogging,
Aimed to become a quick guru of this tech-era
Jack is rudely awakened
That there is no trickle of traffic
In the ocean of techno-world.
He failed to see the hard work of those internet "gurus" behind the scenes
He argued with God why was he not blessed with special powers like many
He felt diffident about his abilities
On the other side, Jack was surprised to behold
His friends are now successful, and he was curious to know-how
Jack approached them who are new achievers now
sought for a tip or trick to climb the hill
"There is no short cut! My dear friend", they said
They worked countless hours to bridge their skill gap
Now, they honed their skills and became the established folks in the field
Jack was left alone once again
People said, "He is the Jack of all trades but master of none."
Soon, Jack realized his mistake of overlooking skill development
He worked hard, improved, and got better
He was now more aware of his nuances and oddities
He now knew where to nail
He gathered his total experience of all trades and invested in one
"The Management Skill"
He thrived in his goal and pursued his passion
Many aspirants wanted to become another "Jack."
They were inspired by his accolades and victories
He stood calm and advised the beginners that,
The Jack whom you see now was once an aimless beginner
If you want to start on a new goal point, build your skills first
No one is born with skills. They learn and earn them
Conscious skill building is the norm
Be critical and analytical
Be open to collaboration and a knowledge-rich society
Have a quest for application and practical expertise
Be creative and ready to unlearn and relearn
Be innovative and futuristic
Have a hunger for wisdom and thirst for humanity
Never be another Jack of all trades and master of none
Find your niche, hone your skill to achieve your goal
And keep the flywheel to excellence flying.
Yes, Skill Development is the Right Choice!
Copyright © Adnan Hussain | Year Posted 2020
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