We are born to learn. From the time we
emerge from the womb and learn how to breathe on our own until we are six our
focus is learning as our neurological systems develop. We wake
each day passionate and excited about tackling the new, learning and
growing.
What are little kids like as they learn? Before
they can talk they are watching every move we make and trying to copy and
understand what we do. When they begin to talk they ask questions
about everything. What is this? How does it work? They want to try it and do it
themselves. And when they do it themselves what happens? They beam and glow like
the sun rising. They say, "I did it! Look I did it!" They are so
happy to be learning. They take great joy in the process and progression of
achievement. They will try and try and wrestle with something new until they
"get it".
I remember as a kid of six trying to make a
paper airplane. I tried and tried and tried until I got it right. As soon as I
"did it myself" I spent the afternoon making 100 paper airplanes, turning our
basement into an aerodrome so I wouldn't forget how to build a paper airplane.
For over a week I told and showed everyone how to make a paper
airplane.
Remember learning to tie your shoes, write your
name, read and countless other complicated feats that we now don't consciously
think about? Well, think about it--you had to learn to chew and swallow and how
to keep your diaper dry--you had to learn to do EVERYTHING. You were excited
about trying and learning everything new.
Do you continue to learn and challenge yourself?
To mentally jump higher and run faster? A basic law of the universe states that
everything is moving: toward integration, creation and progression or
disintegration destruction, and decay.
What are you creating?
What are you spending your time on? How is it
helping you?
What do you want to change and what do you need
to learn?
Keep alive the spirit of your natural born
learner. Commit to living a life of continual learning and joy in discovery and
doing.
For 15 years, Mike Scogna has been helping people and organizations
in over 40 countries realize great results. Through his writing, speaking and
documentaries, Mike helps people unlock effective leadership to achieve their
goals and lead meaningful lives.
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