Did you know people are more likely to remember facts when told in a story? Like 22 times more likely! People also remember pictures much better than words.
And why do I tell you these things? Having just finished my Master Beekeeper project for Great Plains Master Beekeeping (which means, yes, now I am a certified Master Beekeeper!), these thoughts are fresh on my mind. My project was actually several projects. All to be added to the curriculum which guides the new beekeeper toward the prize - the Master Beekeeping certification.
A presentation for Mentoring has been added in the Journeyman level. My tips for mentoring? Work really hard on the fit. People who don't fit together won't work well together. As a mentor, don't let the mentee suck the life blood out of you. For mentors, ask questions, listen, and work. A mentor should not just hand things to you. Figure it out - and always say thank you.
Then I did a presentation on Leadership for the Master Beekeeping class extra curriculum. These are classes you watch when you've watched everything else and it's still winter and the only way you can muster an ounce of sanity is by thinking about bees. Trying not to remember they are clustered up in a very tight ball inside your hive out there in the field shivering to stay warm on another miserable cold night. And you hope they are still alive and have not simply died.
My final class was on giving a presentation. Or as I say, my Presentation presentation. I put the most effort into this class which will become part of the required curriculum for Master Beekeepers. My friend Joe watched it and gave me some great tips to make it one notch better. Which I did, of course. It's really nice to have friends who will give you honest, gentle feedback.
All this has humbled me. My Imposter Syndrome is full-on at work reminding me I am no expert and have no right to be yammering on like I know what I'm doing. I did my best and I do believe a certificate will be on its way.
In no way does this mean I know my bees. Learning must and will continue. The end of next month, I am off to Wyoming Bee College where this year, I will be an instructor. Three classes I will be teaching. Enter stage right....Imposter Syndrome! I'm sure I will learn as much as I deliver!!
Mike did a really awesome thing this week. Pressed by an upcoming deadline, he filled out the paperwork, found some photographs, and wrote a heartfelt missive about his buddy Tom whom he has nominated into the Cowboy Hall of Fame. I did a bit of editing (and some "decorating", shall we say) to his written piece and as I read it to Mike this afternoon, we both got choked up recognizing how much we really do admire, respect, and love Tom Breen. May he be nominated and surrounded by his family and friends this September. He sure as hell deserves it; he's one hell of a cowboy!
I read a great book you should consider. Die with Zero I very much enjoyed this read.
Cooking using my new sous vide! Tonight, lamb chops. Moist, cooked perfectly and delicious!
Burnt four loaves of bread this morning. I hate it when that happens!
Hope you are well. Happy. Stay safe and warm.
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