Recently I’ve noticed more and more ‘Step-By-Step’ blog posts popping up and I thought I’d jump in the game.  It seems that everyone has five, eight or ten steps to becoming better at something.  Little tidbits of advice that help you advance as a person.  But what about the steps to reading these blog posts?  How can anyone expect to advance as a person if there aren’t clear steps defining how to read these ‘Step-By-Step’ posts.  That’s where I come in.

1:  Obtain A Computer: Computers are your gateway to the Internet where these ‘Step-By-Step” blogs are located.  More recently the advances of “Smart Phones” has also enabled the Internet to be accessed ‘on the go’, but your best and most reliable way to access the Internet is through a desktop or laptop computer.  These devices can be purchased at several technology retail stores such as Best Buy, Apple Stores, ect.  Computers accessing the Internet are also available at Libraries, and most friends houses.

2:  Locate The Power Button: There are times when computers have tricky power buttons.  Sometimes they are located at the top of computers.  Sometimes the side.  Many times computers will come with a manual of some sort explaining exactly where said Power Button is located.  Once this step is mastered proceed directly to step 2a as to not lose valuable time.  (2a:) Press The Power Button: This step is integral for Internet browsing and ‘Step-By-Step’ blog reading and allows for countless hours of other actions found within the computer device.  Typically Power Buttons will illuminate when pressed however, allow for some time for the computer to ‘Boot-up’ before taking any further steps.  Grab some coffee and mentally prepare for step 3.

3:  Access Wireless or Wired Internet Network: This step can be tricky.  There are several Internet providers out there depending on where you live, what plan you want to pay for.  Typically a technician will be sent to your home or office to “connect” the network and give you some pointers.

4:  Locate Internet Browser: There are several different Internet Browsers available depending on your preference. Also, depending on what computer you have obtained (See Step 1) a pre-set Internet Browser will be already installed for your Internet browsing.  I recommend downloading Firefox or (if you are using a Mac computer) using Safari.  Almost never would I recommend using a browser like Internet Explorer, but there are times when that is the only browser available.

5:  Locate And Read Step-By-Step Blogs: This step is really the finish line.  You’ve made it!  Once a couple of ‘Step-By-Step’ blogs are located you are more than likely going to stumble on to more.  They are everywhere.  Click around using your computer’s provided mouse and instantly feel yourself growing as a person.  There’s really no end to your growth at this point.  See with the Internet and blogging there are endless avenues for offering your own recommendations on how other people should live their lives and now you are part of this amazing community.

There it is folks.  Five simple steps to reading ‘Step-By-Step’ blog posts.  I hope you find this post enjoyable and resourceful.  Stay tuned next week when I address 12 steps to starting your car.