In the last post of the 30 Days to Become a Better Monarch Modeler series we looked at how you can learn new approaches to developing Monarch models and solutions when you reach out to get input from others.
Today on day 27 we’ll have some good fun by flipping that scenario around.
Those who can, do. Those who cannot, teach.
~ George Bernard Shaw (1856 – 1950)
You must know that I don’t believe that for a second. This unfortunate quote has been repeated for years. I’ve been lucky to have experienced and been influence by some fantastic teachers; people who were truly passionate about what they were conveying.
Your Task for Today
Once again, we’re jumping right into it, and for some this might be the most difficult challenge yet, because it may be completely new role for you. But I have faith in you! 
There might not be any better way to become a better Monarch modeler than by beginning to teach someone who’s completely new to the software what it does, how it’s done, and what he or she can do with it.
Your new student’s innocent queries are bound to challenge you, and as you get through your tutorial session – trying all the while to cover as much content as you can in the time that you have together – you’ll either reinforce your knowledge of the software, or you’ll realize that there are areas with which you need to spend some more time. Either way, you’ll be ahead.
Lead a Movement
Sometimes when people discovers better ways to do things, or they become informed about new topics that excite them, they practically feel obligated to impart their newfound knowledge with others that they believe can benefit from this information. Today, start your own tribe.
Forget Shaw and instead remember this:
By learning you will teach; by teaching you will understand.
~ Latin proverb
Share your skills and knowledge enthusiastically and it will be clear to your student(s) that you excel with Monarch.
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Continue your commitment to Become a Better Monarch Modeler with Part 28 of the series, or review Part 26.
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Oooh! I like that Latin proverb. And it’s so true. I know when I’m giving a quick lesson to someone on an Excel or Monarch feature that I’ll suddenly have a “House” (as in the TV show) moment, and something will dawn on me that I hadn’t realized before. That’s when you’ll see me dashing towards my computer to try some theory and it usually pans out too! I gain a greater knowledge and truly excel with Monarch.
Glad to hear that you’re enjoying teaching and sharing your knowledge, but don’t go insulting your students like House!