What do you do on your time to improve yourself?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:20:56 -0500

I am sitting on Staff Duty as the SDNCO and my thoughts are going to this question: "What am I actively doing to improve myself on a daily basis?"
I go to the gym, but the job is so much more than physical.
So here is the deal. I can divide it into a few categories for self driven self improvement. Physical, Mental, Professional, Relational, and Spiritual.
Naturally there is some overlap as we are holistic beings. The challenge: Think of a way to grow or improve in each area each day. Remember if you are not growing, you are dying.
So. How are your improving yourself?

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Dec 4 at 2015 4:48 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:48:25 -0500

NYTimes Crossword Puzzle twice a week. Sundays if I'm feeling strong.

Response by Cpl Shane Cunningham made Dec 4 at 2015 4:50 PM

Cpl Shane Cunningham — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:50:52 -0500

It's hard to improve perfection...

Kidding. I work on my relationship with my wife and son. Having a happy family greatly improves my work performance.

Also if I can handle the stress of a 2 year old screaming,I'll be able to put up with 1st SGT screaming! ;)

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 4 at 2015 6:51 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:51:53 -0500

Besides what I do for me personally, though retired, I still help train some of our military's future. That keeps me growing, as the mission continually changes, and, as an MOS instructor, I have to grow and change with it to ensure they do.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Dec 4 at 2015 6:58 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:58:05 -0500

Slowly and steadily working on my degree, trying to keep my old arse in shape, working on the marriage, and trying to be an example (good) for my troops, and my little princess. Add in a little PS4 time, and that sums it up.

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Dec 4 at 2015 7:45 PM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:45:22 -0500

At my age, keeping in shape is key and is good both mentally and physically for me. Also, I try to keep up with the latest news, trends, and training that involves myself or my troops. The hardest thing is that I do is constantly self evaluate and determine my good habits and the bad habits. I try to increase the good habits and decrease the bad. And lastly, to remind myself that I need to constantly work on learning and not rest on my past experience.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2015 8:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:23:05 -0500

School work , gym!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 1:44 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 13:44:17 -0500

Slowly and steadily working on my degree, working out and figuring out how I can improve my overall organization. If that means coming up with a few COA's on how to do something better then so be it. Or maybe just knocking out some military correspondence courses . I always keep in the back on my mind that if you become stall or stagnate someone will come and take your place. always improve your foxhole.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2015 10:18 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:18:33 -0500

I work out on my own time - because my job can be physical.
I am pursuing a graduate degree - so I'm currently studying for the GMAT.
I attend church regularly and I am an active member of a weekly community group - because fellowship allows me to learn more about myself and others than any other means available.
Professionally, I strive to improve everyday on my craft.

I may not do each one of these seven days a week - but I'm doing at least one (if not a few) every day.