THE NOBODY REALLY CARES THREAD

[Fenix]

40 chapters in 2 hours.

It takes a certain kind of brain for that to be useful. If I read 40 chapters in 2 hours, I wouldn't retain any of it.

If you did it over the course of a long period of time, you would be surprised that you'd retain a lot.

[Arkhams Finest]

Nrc: I went to 2 nights of three night revival. The pastor preaching new the word front to back and in context. So I asked him how he got "there". He gets up n is at his church around 5 a.m. and he reads 40 chapters in 2 hrs everyday. How amazing is that? Inspire to do better

Does he speed read?  The entire book of Exodus is 40 chapters.  I couldn't read the entire book of Exodus in two DAYS, let alone two hours.   

[LaylaMonroe]

If you did it over the course of a long period of time, you would be surprised that you'd retain a lot.

Did what over the course of a long period of time? *confused*

[LaylaMonroe]

Does he speed read?  The entire book of Exodus is 40 chapters.  I couldn't read the entire book of Exodus in two DAYS, let alone two hours.   

Same here.

I love the book of Exodus, btw. But I know I couldn't read it in 2 hours. And if I did, I wouldn't be retaining anything.

[Fenix]

Did what over the course of a long period of time? *confused*

He said:

Nrc: I went to 2 nights of three night revival. The pastor preaching new the word front to back and in context. So I asked him how he got "there". He gets up n is at his church around 5 a.m. and he reads 40 chapters in 2 hrs everyday. How amazing is that? Inspire to do better

You replied:

40 chapters in 2 hours.

It takes a certain kind of brain for that to be useful. If I read 40 chapters in 2 hours, I wouldn't retain any of it.

I replied:

If you did it over the course of a long period of time, you would be surprised that you'd retain a lot.

Mme Rue, please don't test me today. 

[motifbludd82]

who thought of making Spandex?

[musicbishop]

If you did it over the course of a long period of time, you would be surprised that you'd retain a lot.

this is what I think it boils down to. he said he's been doing it at least 25 yrs if not longer. It became a passion for him to really know the word after encountering many preachers that really didn't.

[Fenix]

this is what I think it boils down to. he said he's been doing it at least 25 yrs if not longer. It became a passion for him to really know the word after encountering many preachers that really didn't.

This is what is absolutely shocking me and encouraging me to get heavy into the word of God myself. I have come across a number of pastors who come to church with VERY little preparation and little understanding of God's word.

It is becoming a bit disheartening and saddening for me because the music and so on can be tight, but if the word is lacking, then all this church thing is in vain.

[Fenix]

For instance, I don't invite people to church because I am too embarrassed. I know my pastor is trying, but the naked truth is that the word is lacking!

The crazy thing is, if you talk to this man one on one, it is obvious he knows the bible, but his lack of preparation come Sunday is becoming too glaring.

[musicbishop]

Nrc: I went to 2 nights of three night revival. The pastor preaching knew the word front to back and in context. So I asked him how he got "there". He gets up n is at his church around 5 a.m. and he reads 40 chapters in 2 hrs everyday. How amazing is that? Inspired to do better

Surprisingly no one ripped me for this lol I was trying to shop and type this from my phone at the same time.

This is what is absolutely shocking me and encouraging me to get heavy into the word of God myself. I have come across a number of pastors who come to church with VERY little preparation and little understanding of God's word.


It is becoming a bit disheartening and saddening for me because the music and so on can be tight, but if the word is lacking, then all this church thing is in vain.

that's what I like about it. It made me had to really examine myself I may not hit the same mark he's at but I can still do better.

[LyricTenor]

Surprisingly no one ripped me for this lol I was trying to shop and type this from my phone at the same time.





that's what I like about it. It made me had to really examine myself I may not hit the same mark he's at but I can still do better.

Well, OL's gonna get ya for this one.   

[SirTJ]

NRC...but I downloaded an app last night called "Unstuck". It's supposed to help you get out of your "stuck" places (depression, fear, lack of focus, whatever...). It's like a personal counselor/psychiatrist. I was skeptical...how is an app gonna tell people how to solve their problems?

I was AMAZED. This thing is SLICK! They have exercises that help you get to the core of your problem. I wasn't aiming for a specific problem in particular, but I actually came up with an answer to what step I need to take next.

And it's free.

[nessalynn77]

It's hard to supervise a person that doesn't learn in the way I'm used to.  I'm hands-on and I hate meetings or lectures especially when they get repetitive.  If you give me something and tell me once, I'm ready to go at it.  Even if you don't tell me anything about how to do it, I'll figure it out and come to you if I have questions. 

I'm supervising someone who doesn't get it and doesn't ask questions so you don't know she's not getting it until she just didn't do it or made up some random erroneous way of doing it and claims she doesn't remember the instructions you gave her in writing.  I don't even know how she learns best, because she pretends to understand it.  I can't help people like that, they frustrate me.  She's one of the few minorities in the training class, the others are doing really well.  I hate to see her fail because I cringe when the white supervisors talk about her performance like she's a dummy, which she's not.  I may have to have an honest convo with her... without crossing the line.

[Fenix]

Yeah Momma Nessa, I suggest you have an honest and straightforward conversation with her. I used to be like her. I bet she nods enthusiastically and such, then gets back to her desk and has no clue what she was supposed to be doing and why. She probably needs a step-by-step list on how to do things.

I suggest you ask her if this approach helps her more. For instance, if you are so inclined, you could ask her to keep a notepad and pen handy and make notes about what her exact tasks are. You could also ask her to read back what she has written down to make sure she gets what she is supposed to do.

You'd be surprised that she will pick up things very quickly if they are laid out to her in a clear fashion. Some folk just can't learn the way you learn but it doesn't make them ineffective or dumb.

[LaylaMonroe]

It's hard to supervise a person that doesn't learn in the way I'm used to.  I'm hands-on and I hate meetings or lectures especially when they get repetitive.  If you give me something and tell me once, I'm ready to go at it.  Even if you don't tell me anything about how to do it, I'll figure it out and come to you if I have questions. 

I'm supervising someone who doesn't get it and doesn't ask questions so you don't know she's not getting it until she just didn't do it or made up some random erroneous way of doing it and claims she doesn't remember the instructions you gave her in writing.  I don't even know how she learns best, because she pretends to understand it.  I can't help people like that, they frustrate me.  She's one of the few minorities in the training class, the others are doing really well.  I hate to see her fail because I cringe when the white supervisors talk about her performance like she's a dummy, which she's not.  I may have to have an honest convo with her... without crossing the line.

1. I think it's great that you are willing/able to see her potential and not just want to get rid of her, like so many others in management would.

2. I agree with Fenix.

I would jot down a few examples of things she's screwed up, and ask her to explain what went wrong (or how it went wrong). That should open the door really well for a conversation about her (in)ability to retain information, follow instructions, process directions and think critically. It should also show you where the gap in her learning ability is, and give you the opportunity to identify where she's going wrong (not understanding, but pretending she does; or forgetting it the moment she walks out the door; or difficulty applying what she's learned) and give her specific tips to succeed in spite of the issue.

She may not realize it, but she's blessed to have you.

[Gibby]

Some fried fish (grouper, snook, brim...no catfish yuck!) sounds pretty darn good about now...not that anyone cares...

[MissMusic04]

Some fried fish (grouper, snook, brim...no catfish yuck!) sounds pretty darn good about now...not that anyone cares...

My parents were eating bream and specks last night. They can eat fresh fish every night. All I like is mullet.

[nessalynn77]

She may not realize it, but she's blessed to have you.

That remains to be seen, lol.  But yeah, I like her, and I'm hoping it's just a matter of putting in the time with her to get her up to speed. 

Thank you both for the tips...

[sjonathan02]

Surprisingly no one ripped me for this lol I was trying to shop and type this from my phone at the same time.





that's what I like about it. It made me had to really examine myself I may not hit the same mark he's at but I can still do better.

Really? Really?

[T-Block]

Some fried fish (grouper, snook, brim...no catfish yuck!) sounds pretty darn good about now...not that anyone cares...

No catfish? BLASPHEMY!!!

My parents were eating bream and specks last night. They can eat fresh fish every night. All I like is mullet.

Is that the correct plural form of Brims or is that a new species of fish?