My wife and I have re-entered the world of study. Of course we have both done various different types of cpd over the past nine years since we graduated, but nothing like the journey we are now embarking upon. We have made the exciting, and slightly terrifying decision, to work towards gaining our memberships in small animal surgery.
Dr Livia and I have always had a keen interest in performing surgery, always wanting to learn another technique and be able to perform more, but never been ready commit to the long duration of study required to achieve something as difficult as memberships.
I'll admit, after the initial gusto and excitement to get cracking, I was wobbly in my commitment in the beginning. I was initially the main driver to embark on this process but after purchasing a small course from vet education to assist us I faltered slightly. The opening information of the course advised approximately 10-12 hours of study a week which seemed completely unachievable when we have two small kids at home. But I had forgotten how completely my wife commits to study once she starts, and her commitment to keep going gave me back my confidence to continue this journey.
So far it has been both interesting and challenging. It took us a few weeks to reform the habit of opening the books late at night instead of simply relaxing on the couch. But after 12 weeks of study we are well and truly back into the habit and enjoying the power of our new knowledge is giving us at work.
Two months down, with many to go to reach our dead line of exams next year. It really does feel like one step in front of the other. Committing to trust in the process. Setting ourselves small goals each month to ensure we get through all the content required for our exams. The message is simple. Don't let fear hold you back. Sometimes you just have to start, trust in the process, and you never know what you are capable of.
Too often in life we procrastinate our goals and dreams because we perceive them to be too difficult and impossible to achieve. Start with small steps. The first step is just to simply start.
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar.
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