When to Share and When to Consume

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Both sharing and consuming is beneficial for everyone involved.

When we pour into others and share what we have learned, our first response afterwards should be to fill ourselves up again with new knowledge. Then, it becomes a constant flow of information. All people involved become more confident in what they have learned, commits it to memory and builds even more trust with each other.

Information consumption is easier than it has ever been, too. Books, magazines, newspapers and especially the internet has increased the easiness of consuming. With laptops and tablets, I find that I consume even more on the run and you probably find that as well. New information is always at your fingertips.

With consuming being so easy in 2013, we should always be moving forward. Reading is just one way to increase your knowledge and to consume more. There is listening to podcasts and watching vlogs as well. These are just some ways to become more knowledgable in specific areas. One of the best things about consuming now is that you get to pick and choose what you consume. It saves time and is more beneficial when the ideas that you need to read are the only ones going in. Viewing only positive information changes your outlook on life and cuts the negative out. Of course, this is different than most people’s outlook. Most people don’t even realize the negativity in their life. When we are more intentional with what we consume, we can actually change our outlook. This sounds like something you want in your life, right?

So, here are 3 ways to recognize if it is time to share or consume:

1. Do you feel that you have information to offer others that will help them through their circumstances?

Remember, what you know is meant to be given away. Does it feel like there are more opportunities to offer help to those around you through what you have learned? Build trust with others before, during and after you share your knowledge and experiences. Consume enough positive information to know what you should give away for each individual circumstance.

2. When is the last time you read or listened to something beneficial?

If you can’t remember when the last time you read or what it was, that is a good sign that you need to pick up a new book. Focus on the areas that you feel you need to learn more in, know who you want to learn from and go off of reviews and recommendations to find that next informative read. Almost all of the books I read these days are off of personal recommendations and they almost never disappoint.

3. Realize that you don’t know everything.

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Find those that specialize in the areas that you need help in and consume the helpful information that they give away. Soak it up and store it away. If they found it beneficial to share it with you, then you will probably find a moment in life where sharing that same information with someone else is necessary.

That’s the thing…

What you consume and what you share is beneficial for others. All people go through the same things that you have. Begin to open up with those around you. You aren’t alone. Actually, you will probably find that you can build up those around you with what you have taken in and they can do the same with you. Share your story, share what you have consumed and then consume more.

What are you consuming to grow yourself and how are you sharing with others? You can leave your comment below.