Do you know this cricket player? You are right he is Monty Panaser England’s spinner bowler. Monty played 33 test matches and did very well in the beginning, but after few test matches he struggled. Can you guess why?
The answer is that he did not add any new skill and as a result batsman could read him easily. He was sacked after 33 test matches. In fact he played all 33 matches like he played his first match, with no variation and no new surprise for batsmen.
Whereas if you see Anil Kumble or Shane Warne, they came out with an innovation and new delivery style for batsman before every big series, they kept the batsmen guessing, even if they had to rebrand an old delivery. The result is they are legends of the game.
Are u also falling into Monty Panaser trap of not adding new skill , are u upgrading ur self?
In this competitive environment if we don’t upgrade our skills we are bound to become obsolete. We can’t survive on our past laurels; we can’t do the same thing and expect different results.
The question is how do we add new skills? I have personally felt that reading is one the best way to learn new things and add skills, it’s like getting coached by 100’s of experienced people and pick whatever is best for you.
What are the other possible ways in which you think skills can be added?
Would like to hear from you in the comments below., I shall share more stories with you in the next section, please do share your feedback.
Wonderful case study,it changes your thought process. Great example for professionals who inspite of giving their best don’t feel rewarded adequately.
Thanks dear
In agreement Sir.
Very Nice Sir.
Your way of teaching with giving extraordinarily example is marvellous.
Please continue
Cross segment learning is also important, some technocrats think commercial or finance not their field, but I have observed, those professionals Excell who acquire cross segment skills, like marketing people with commercial knowledge get best results..
Dear sir
Thank you very much for sharing this with me and that case study taught us continues learning and development. Life is good but it can be better.
Well explained by the most practical example. Nice one
Thanks a lot