Why G.I. Joe Was Wrong
Posted by: bflorez in Status, StarterSeries on
Dec 28, 2008
Executive Summary: Knowledge about social interaction is not enough - you must develop the skill necessary, and the only way do this is through repeated practice. The Social Charm Core Program was designed specifically for this purpose.
But this is only part of the story.
Back in the early 80's, there was a very popular kid's show called G.I. Joe. At the end of every episode, there was always a short public service announcement. Often the scene would involve kids doing something silly and ending up in a precarioius situation. Suddenly, one of the main characters from the show would appear and help the kids resolve the problem while instructing them on the right way to do something. At the end, the kids would always have a revelation and say "Now I know...and knowing is half the battle." *Cue Credits.*
We'll we're here to tell you (sorry kids) that G.I. Joe was wrong.
Knowing isn't half the battle.
It isn't even a quarter.
In reality, knowledge is merely a prerequisite to the battle. Without some degree of knowledge, you shouldn't even be in battle.
Take an example of a football game. Let's say Bill Belichick, the head coach for the Patriots (at least at the time of this writing), comes to you and says, "{!firstname_fix}, today's your lucky day. I'm going to give you your shot. We've got a game against Dallas in three hours. Get to the locker room and suit up - you're in for Brady."
Piece of cake, right?
Wait a minute, what's wrong? You don't think you could do it? I mean, chances are you know how the game works right? Even if not, Bill said he'll personally sit down with you and teach you the basic rules and plays before the game. Certainly with this knowlege you'll be ready to play, right?
See, the problem here is that we've all been living under a fallacy.
With the advent of the information age, many of us have been taught that with some inborn intelligence and a good education, we will be successful because, after all, "knowledge is power."
Knowledge is NOT power. Action based upon knowledge is. And this requires skill.
Why (besides the likely 150lb weight difference) are you worried about Coach Belichick's offer? You're worried because you already understand that knowledge and skill aren't even close to the same thing.
In any activity where you actually must do something (i.e. sports, artistic endevours, performing surgery, computer programming, etc.), everyone knows that simply sitting in a classroom reading and listening gaining knowledge about how to do it isn't enough. Everyone knows that to really learn how to put that knowledge into action, you must practice, because with knowledge and practice, you build skill. So, without further ado, here are the two most important formulas you will ever learn:
Knowledge + Practice = Skill
Skill + Action = Power
Skill + Action = Power
It is here where we at Social Charm differ. There are many companies that will provide you with information. There are even some that will provide you with information worth retaining as knowledge. But there are very few that are as focused - no, as obsessed - as we are with ensuring that you're able to translate that information into real, genuine, life-changing skill. Yet this is our passion, our purpose, and our reason for being: to use every resource, every scientific finding, every technological method, and every new way we can think of to invade your life, dig deep into it, and ensure that you get the change you're looking for. We've spent over 15 years so far figuring out how to do it, and now it's your turn to reap the benefits.
So how do we do it?
Stay tuned next for the next issue, and we'll lay it out.
Or if you're ready to get started - ready to change your life - start now:
Until Next Time,
The Social Charm Team
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