My local city libraries have approximately 170,000 items on their shelves. That total spans two library branches located within our city limits. i dont live in a particularly large city. however, our local libraries are well used by residents and highly valued by city planners.
I so enjoy that legendary Robin Williams film entitled "Good Will Hunting". It's main character, a rebellious genius, gets into a verbal battle with an Ivy League brat, by stating quite convincingly.... that he was able to get all the same knowledge as the ivy brat simply by paying less than 5$ a year in late fees to his local public library. i can't help but applaud.
Now before u think i am just some bookworm with a penchant for books....permit me to enlighten you otherwise. I am not a mere reader of books.
i read to learn. THEN i take what i have learned and try it out in the real world. I put into practice what i personally study. Through trial and error i tweak my strategies until i receive the desired outcome.
Much of what i have personally put into practice which has propelled me forward in life, has been eagerly gleaned from free or low cost high quality books. Sometimes i splurge on a high cost book and usually discover it is worth every single penny...even if the cost is over a 100 dollars. Good timely accurate information is priceless.
Some of my learning curve has stretched from written pages to dance playfully with websites, podcasts and blogs. i have also , on more than one occasion, taken it upon myself to personally contact a well respected author with the intent of being able to ask more precise questions.
I pride myself on having the courage to contact well accomplished authors for the sole purpose of learning more about a vital subject of interest.
You must bet on yourself sometimes, to use the skills u already have to get u moving towards your written life goals.
Well, i am going to be brief today. i am simply going to ask u a question. Are u sure that u have taken full advantage of what your local public library has to offer? Have u maxed out it's advantages for the attainment of your life goals?
It just may be possible, that somewhere, hidden in a massive library book shelf or in a stack of audio book cd's..... lies the next bite of information u have been waiting for. Don't u want to get that much closer towards the accomplishment of one of your life goals?You are passionate about your life goals aren't u ?
in peaceful productivity ,
Carla.