We’re into DIY

More than ever, it seems people are into DIY. And why not, info has never been more available than it is. I’ve never been what I’d call a handyman, but I like tackling problems.

Actually, I love solving problems. Not so much the tackling part. Jumping on issues you don’t know a lot about can be intimidating. But with Google and YouTube, solutions are easy to find if you’ll just look.

It’s really satisfying to fix something yourself, instead of asking for help. I think that’s the main issue right there—asking for help. Often that’s the last thing we’re willing to do.

After all, that requires something we don’t like doing, like admitting you need help. Some of us are clear on what we’re capable of fixing and what we have no business tackling. When it comes to electrical stuff, or computers, or other areas we’re not experts in, we get help.

But when it comes to issues that are personal and affect your life or relationships, why are we so hesitant to reach out? Think you should have everything like that figured out? 

For years I worked with people struggling with things like keeping a job or simply staying out of jail. I had pretty good luck. While over 80% of guys incarcerated tend to get locked up again within two years, among guys I worked with their rate of recidivism fell to less than 15%. 

But here’s an important fact. The only way I got to work with guys coming out of imprisonment was if they contacted me upon release.

But if they didn’t reach out for help then they didn’t get it.

There’s the rub. I could only worked with people who said, “I can’t do this by myself. I need help”. That made all the difference in the outcomes of my work. Yes, I had to provide support and options that they didn’t have otherwise. 

But the key is that the ones who overcame their issues had to ask for help. Their way wasn’t working and they owned it. Then they reached out.

Asking for help put them in another group entirely. Those who sought help found it, and were then equipped to utilize it. Just knowing what is needed for change wasn’t enough—they needed help in changing.

That’s why I’m here. I’ve seen enough people turn the corner and make complete life-changes that I've realized something amazing about people. When you’re ready for change and reach out for help, you’re uniquely positioned for success.

When you get the help you need, then things can change.

So where it comes to your life—no more DIY.

Tim

PS—Get the help you need. A phone call can change your life. 

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