It’ been a
while since I’ve written and today on Tangible Tuesdays, I thought what better than
kick-start the onset of monsoon by writing.
I’m going to
start with a quote- ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’ which means great works cannot
be done in a hurry. It takes time to create great things. The architectural
beauty of Rome didn’t show up overnight thereby teaching us that patience, hard
work, determination and persistence are some keys to achievement.
I’m sure you’re
wondering where I’m headed to or what I’m trying to get to… While this proverb
can teach us much learning, today I’m going to write on something I always emphasize
on-the term ‘LEARNING’ itself!
I know you
may wonder about the connection to the proverb. So, let me join the dots for
you.
Learning is
a journey and cannot be achieved in a day. It is a continuous process and must
go on.
A lot of
times, we are complacent and refuse to upgrade, yes, I use the word refuse- because
we don’t think it is important and think the years behind us that bring in
experience are enough which is probably okay however it may not let us grow. We
tend to close our avenues to growth- physically and mentally. People with a
fixed mindset are unable to acknowledge or come to terms with change. They tend
to get defensive while receiving feedback and encounter more obstacles that
they may struggle to overcome.
Just like
Rome wasn’t built in a day- learning doesn’t encompass formal education alone
which when complete leads to growth and success. It is on-going and requires
one to constantly learn and upgrade. Challenge thoughts, look for alternatives
and solutions, and push yourself till you find the answer, don’t allow yourself
to rest, and don’t settle for mediocre when you’re capable of better.
Focus on
short-term wins that bring tangible results while keeping your eye on the big
picture.
By making learning
a continuous cycle, you will-
1- Continue to grow- When you quest to
learn, you will inch toward growth.
2- Enhance creativity- Learning enhances
creativity as you will not stop at anything and will always look for ways to be
better than your previous self. It stretches the imagination to think beyond
and perceive things in a new light to generate solutions.
3- Welcome failure and you’ll find the
ability to bounce back- With learning, comes the need to try and implement new
things which may lead to failure. With failure, emerges the opportunity to
learn.
4- Upgradation- In this competitive age,
people invest thousands in studying- good schools, colleges, classes for those
plump jobs and fat salaries. On getting those positions, most people forget to
continue learning, and don’t remember that nothing lasts forever thereby
becoming redundant. So, to grow, one needs to constantly upgrade and this comes
in from continuous learning.
5- Expand your horizons- Learning
expands your horizons and allows you to think beyond. It allows you think in a different
light, through a different lens and allows for a paradigm shift if required.
Learning is after all a beautiful cycle that only betters our
curve in an upward direction if we embrace it.
So, let’s make learning a natural part of our life. Let’s
pledge to learn one new thing every day from anything and anybody. Let’s not
let complacency set in; let’s pledge to grow not for materialistic gains but
for our personal understanding and success. And just like Rome, we can be magnificent
with a brilliant outcome if we strive to learn.
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