About 4 years ago I was putting together a complex grill for my mom. My nephew came over while I was assembling the grill. I was struggling a bit even after reading the instructions when my nephew which was 8 years old at the time said "Can I help uncle George"? I said "just a minute son, I am trying to concentrate". He would ask me 2 more times if he could help and in frustrated voice I would reply to him "Just a minute, I am trying to think".
Finally he asked yet another time and I finally said "O.K. son, what do you want to tell me"? He replied "I think this piece goes here and this other piece goes over there". After 15-20 minutes of frustration on my part even after reading the instructions my nephew showed me how to put the grill together without even reading the instructions!
My point is that anyone can help someone else at any given time. It doesn't matter the age or the experience. This is the beauty of Active Rain. I have never seen so many ideas offered by so many incredible members all for free!
I have also been impressed with the willingness of members to help when we email them or call them for assistance. I recently phoned member Brenda Brown from Oregon regarding a question I had. She was kind enough to call me back on a weekend and had the patience of a Saint with me. Thank you Brenda.
I have heard other members tell me they read someone's blog and they liked it but some of the content was over their head. I encouraged them to contact the author to explain the content. They were reluctant to do this they didn't want to sound stupid but I kept encouraging them to contact the author and I hope they did.
To be able to help someone with a marketing, technology or some other issue and watch their world change for the better is incredible to see and we all have the opportunity to help one another.
If you write a blog that someone does not quite understand please take the time to answer emails and or calls and answer questions. Keep in mind what you write may be easy for you and others at your level to understand but may leave the majority in the dust.
If you need help please email or call the author and ask for help. Be open minded unlike what I was with my nephew! If the author will not respond ask another member to help you.
Active Rain should be much more than sharing of information. It is also about helping others when they ask for and need help.
Out of the mouth of babes... :)
Rick - Good for you
Gary - Yes, we should all ask and also give
Chris - Yes, this is true
Neal - You are a good man my friend
Bryant - I'm sure you are a wealth of information. Keep up the great work!
Paula - That's wonderful and you are awesome
Debi - It's good to hear from you my friend and I hope all is well. Have a great weekend.
Ana - Yes, this site has been amazing for sure. Have a great evening.
George,
Isn't this fun? I see so many positive, helpful people on the rain. Thanks everyone.
Jack
Hi, George!
I can't stress enough how I'm being benefited here on AR--it feels as though my network of friends grew suddenly!
You're right, we all have something to offer here on AR and even outside of AR. Come to think of it, we are here for a reason, as we exist in this planet for good reasons...
It's okay to ask, and yes, for help!
The best part of your nephews assistance was he didn't read the instructions. Real men do not read instructions. At least that is what I tell my wife. LOL
All kidding aside, I have been contacted by members for help and I have contacted members for help. That is one best things on Active Rain.
Dawn - Thank you and you are very welcome
Joddie - So very true...thank you
Emilie - Great comment and thank you for stopping by
Yvonne - So very, very true...thanks
Randy - Thank you my friend...good to hear from you again
Jason - Yes, it is a great community
Susie - So very true and I am happy you have had so much success my friend
Frank - Thank you very much
Hi George, this is a wonderful group of people and we should always be willing to lend a helping hand.
Have a beautiful day!
Herb - Thank you very much and it is good to hear from you
Treci - Thank you and you have a wonderful day as well
Sue - You are very welcome and I will always help you in any way I can