Once Is Enough Thank You

I get frustrated when I have to be told things twice.  If it’s a complicated thing maybe I’ll let myself off.  But generally I really get disappointed in myself if I have to be shown the same thing multiple times.

But as a young professional, especially during the early times of a new position, you’ll spend more time learning than reviewing.  This leads to what I call (but probably has a more technical name) as learning fatigue.  There is definately a limit to what you can take on board.  There are two ways to address this problem.  One is from the perspective of the learner, the other from that of the teacher.

The Teacher

• No one is going to get it all right, the first time, ever.
• There is more than one way to do something.
• Know what is important to teach and what is important to learn.

The Learner

• Actively pay attention – ask questions, take notes
• Try something yourself before asking again – the same question asked differently can help
• Know that you can’t know it all at first.  Patience!