Comments on: Lessons From Eva: Learning By Doing

By: DJ Waldow

DJ Waldow — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:40:44 +0000

Dad! But more importantly, how about that picture! Are you ready for Eva's blog to start too? EvaWaldow.com

Seriously though, excellent point about Option #3. Remind me to tell you the full details over the phone, but it turns out Kristina went to high school with Josh's brother. Same town. Small world, huh?

dj

By: Grandpawaldow

Grandpawaldow — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:27:28 +0000

Addendum to Josh: There are three types of entrepreneurs; those who talk, those who do and those who do their homework, then do…..#3 option sometimes saves those who chose option #2, from doing, and doing and doing…..

By: DJ Waldow

DJ Waldow — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:33:37 +0000

Thanks Vanessa. She has a pretty kick ass mom too, the K-Dawg! I LOVE this quote from you, “the world is full of awesome discovery and experiences to be experienced for the first time” – LOVE. Thanks so much for sharing and give that Lucy a big hug and kiss – bear hug?

By: DJ Waldow

DJ Waldow — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:32:28 +0000

Aunt Suzi! I love it when you comment. Makes my day. I kinda liked that quote too. I'm glad it resonated with you! Trial and error…

By: Vanessa Rhinesmith

Vanessa Rhinesmith — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:36:42 +0000

Beautiful DJ! Really, that is one lucky little girl to have such a loving and insightful Dad.

Lucy has opened my eyes to the beauty of doing and approaching life without fear of failure. Each day she is learning through trial and error. It's all done in such an uninhibited way.

We're learning right along side her. She doesn't judge when we're wrong or misinterpret a need. She's the living, breathing example of "...if at first you don't succeed, then try, try, try again."

She's encouraging me personally and profession to act more often, think a little less, and not be so consumed with the fear of making a mistake. Each morning is new to her - she reminds me that the world is full of awesome discovery and experiences to be experienced for the first time. It's all there for the taking.

Many thanks and be well,
Vanessa

By: Suzi Demsey

Suzi Demsey — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:14:50 +0000

“There are people who talk (and read) about doing and there are those who do and try and fail and learn.” Love this sentence…it is a big life lesson!!! Eva…keep on teaching your parents that everyday is different…everyday is new…nothing “works” every time…trial and error…trial and error…trial and error…great way to learn! And love conquers all…most of the time anyway! xxxooo

By: Ricardo Bueno

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:54:26 +0000

I think it's safe to say that that's the case for a lot of us (we don't always act and do). Either way, it's a nice refresher and reminder.

By: DJ Waldow

DJ Waldow — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:52:28 +0000

Ricardo: Thanks. It's been such an incredible journey so far. My wife and I say all of the time that we can't imagine life without her!

I blogged about this lesson partly because I tend to be one who attends those conferences too and learns a ton, but doesn't always do. So, kinda a lesson for me too!

Thanks for stopping by.

dj

By: Ricardo Bueno

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:41:05 +0000

First off: CONGRATULATIONS!!

Second: So cool that little Eva has an active Twitter account and blog! (How many kids have that at this age). She's gonna rock it, BIG TIME!

Third: Love that the lesson here is applicable to all. When we attend conferences, webinars, etc. we learn and learn and learn but rarely do we turn around and implement (to learn by doing). I know this to be the case for a lot of people.

Anyway, looking forward to reading the series DJ, and once again, congratulations!