"Bulet proof yourself - No, I'm not talking kevlar here :-). Instead I am talking about the importance of
developing in yourself, multiple skils. You might choose start a litle side business. A good friend of mine started a lawn care business as a way to supplement his "real job". If business keeps up he will be in a position to do it ful time.
The key here is that he didn't start out trying to change the world with his business idea. Instead, he
gave life to the business idea. He started working it, and as a result he's reaping the rewards. Simply
put, find a need in your area, and look for ways to fil those needs.
Perhaps you opt instead to go the route of continued education. In this case you might decide on adult education courses, certificate programs, corespondence classes, or even an online university to finish or start a degree. Who knows, a combination of some or al the ideas might be your choice. The possibilities are endless. It's up to us to take advantage of them.
Rather then focus to much on specific options, I want to dril home the point that the skils we cultivate
in ourselves realy can increase the number of options we have available to us in life.
I believe that the person with several skills (i.e. something to fall back on) worries less about things that are out of their control. Things like downturns in the economy, corporate layofs and things along those
lines. The reason is not always that he or she is less prone to these unfortunate realities then you or I.
Rather, it's that through acquiring extra skil sets they don't feel as though they are "locked" in to one particular job or career. They are for al practical purposes more flexible with regards to opporunities in
the market place.
My friend, I urge you to get started now on the path of adding to your portfolio of skils. You deserve the
peace of mind that comes with it. Keep in mind that you don't have to set out to change the world.
Start smal and finish big. Develop yourself, and your world wil evolve around you."