POST EIGHT, still on May 31st 2014, and having time to read the LinkedIn articles and positives. I'm going to share some relevant information to me:

• "A proverb here; "Illiterate persons of twenty-first century will not be those who are unable to read or write, but those who are unable to learn, unlearn and relearn". So change is necessary."

• There are top 5 signs you are a 'Game Changer'. Two of them are REALLY me.

Sign #1: You are an expert in your field

Second king of Israel wrote in 10 century BC: “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.” Game changes have tendencies to be highly immersed in the area of their expertise. They are not only continuous students of their occupation field, but also teachers (sharers of information) and great partners to his/her peer group.

Examples:

When was the last time someone asked for your expert advice or asked to create something that was viewed important and critical? Do leaders in your organization share information with you and ask for your opinion? Are you a ‘wanted person’ in your community? Is what you know easily learned searching Google?

Sign #5: You teach and build into others

Admiral Grace Hopper, once said:” The most important thing I've accomplished is training young people. They come to me, you know, and say, "Do you think we can do this?" I say, "Try it." And I back 'em up. They need that. I keep track of them as they get older and I stir 'em up at intervals so they don't forget to take chances.”

Game changers care about people, their progress; they teach, support and build into others. They don’t do it for money, or recognition, but simple because they love people. After all, true game changers know that everything they have they received, so they simply pay forward. Down deep inside game changers know they were meant to serve people.

Challenge yourself:

Is there anyone in your life that could use your help today? Do you believe that people need help regardless of their circumstances?

• I noticed that quite a few of my ex-coworkers have not changed their LinkedIn profiles to reflect that they're no longer working at Goodwill. Hey, if you're going to be on LinkedIn, update it!

You know, I'm lucky. I mean it was surprising, but it wasn't a total tragedy, and I didn't lose my employment in a way that stripped me of my self-esteem and my sense of safety and surety in the world. I won't spend too much time stuck in a cycle of anger and regret about the whole experience.

I believe that I am talented and accomplished, and that I can have a great life and career.