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I just can’t help myself.  At first I say, “No, you don’t need that.”  But then I get more and more interested.  Then I want it.  Then I justify getting it.  “It’ll help me.”  “I’ll use it later.” “You can never have too many.” “It’s deductible!”

Wait!  What?  It’s deductible?

Yes!  

I’m an education junkie!  What did you think this blog was going to be about?

For years, I have been justifying the purchase of textbooks.  My most recent expenditures have included books or texts on Kinesiotaping, Vestibular rehab, and Exercise prescription.  Stay tuned for video training or education on those subjects!!

I’m also addicted to online courses.  I love Mindvalley Academy (http://www.mindvalleyacademy.com/).  They have a lot of personal growth courses, and more recently a business and career steam of courses.  (‘Easy sale’ that I am, just signed up for that, and have started listening to the audios from the book “Think and Grow Rich”.)  Another recent purchase of mine was a course called Amplify, it’s about creating workshops (which I already do, but how might I do something different, or what can I do better?)  Oh, and then an e-mail came across my desk from a Canadian kid (in his 20’s… I call them kids now), and I signed up for his course called The Abundance Factor (spoiler alert, it’s all in the mind)!  As well, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association sent out an e-mail giving all members a link to a free video on Concussion management.  I don’t treat many (or any) dogs with concussions… but I really enjoyed learning how physios are part of treating patients with concussions.  And a bit ago I came across an advertisement on Facebook for an online education company called Physio Webinar Club.  There, I watched a video on kinesiotaping.  It was very well referenced, and I look forward to sharing some wisdom with you folks on that one day.

Okay, so those are just some of the things I’ve RECENTLY consumed!  I have countless others that I’ve bought or taken in the past.  Some I’ve never opened:  like a course called “Get 10000 Fans” – it’s about using Facebook for marketing; or “Live and Luxurious” (silly name) – it’s about creating coaching programs; and I’ve not yet consumed all of the content on “Total Product Blueprint” – which teaches you how to create 10 different income streams of informational content for your business.  Then there are the ones that I bought and decided they weren’t for me:  Webinar Jam (MAYBE I can make it work one day), or Click Funnels (nope, not going to use that), or 6-Minutes to Skinny (Darn, maybe I should dig that one out again)!

And of course, there are the memberships!  I subscribe to GKIC Marketing (Gold member), which gives me a newsletter and an audio CD monthly.  I am also a member of Profit Club, which is run by an Australian Physio.  He provides a monthly audio and content on his website about running a health care business.  Then lastly, of course, are the professional journals I get as a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Phew! Just compiling the list of stuff I’ve purchased recently, and the courses I am waiting to consume, I’m feeling a bit neurotic.  Maybe I’m just an addict.  Maybe I’m just compulsive and gullible.  Quite frankly, I just can’t get around to reading, watching, consuming all of this material!  However, I wouldn’t change a thing!  I love having access to it all, I love learning, and I love owning textbooks!  So my challenge is to make time to consume just a little bit every week.  I know I feel great about myself when I do, and my brain delights in new information.  And that too is my challenge to you!  

There are so many blogs on FourLeg – over 220 to be exact!!  There are so many Training Videos, Audios, Newsletters, & Articles for members.  Challenge yourself to tackle just one or two a week, and you’ll be amazed at how your brain expands with new information and ideas!

So, that’s it for me!  Hubby and I finished watching all of the Game of Thrones DVD’s, so now it’s time to dive into one of my online courses – or read a textbook.  And on that note, this nerd is signing off until next time!

Cheers!  Laurie