Most people associate learning with schools and universities and think that their acquisition of knowledge ends when they climb on stage in their academic gowns and receive a paper scroll. The truth is, we never stop learning. Whether we do it consciously or not, we continually acquire new information, knowledge, skills, and so much more as we navigate life.
However, it’s crucial that we actively seek out knowledge rather than passively acquire it only when necessary. Developing a thirst for knowledge is vital to success. If you’ve read my book ‘Homeless to Billionaire: The 18 Principles of Wealth Attraction and Creating Unlimited Opportunity’, you’ll have come across the great benefits of mimicking and mentorship, which are two of the many fantastic learning opportunities out there.
Be Curious
At the same time, we don’t have to wait for others to share their knowledge with us. We can be passionate self-starters with curious minds. We can learn a new language, sign up for a class, and maybe even go on an adventure to someplace we don’t know about so we can experience it firsthand. With information readily available in today’s digital age, we can learn about literally anything that intrigues us.
Pursuing education, both formal and informal, throughout life, offers great advantages:
- Education increases your skill set tremendously.
- Learning allows you to keep up with the fast-changing world.
- Self-development makes you eligible for more career opportunities.
- Being curious eliminates ignorance and prejudice and makes you more open-minded and empathetic.
- Learning new things increases self-esteem.
- Skill acquisition hones your leadership skills.
- Gaining new information helps spark new ideas.
- It helps turn mistakes into opportunities.
The key to lifelong learning is always to see yourself as a work in progress, keep the flame within you burning bright, and never give up!
-Andres Pira
About Andres Pira – philanthropist, real estate tycoon, author, speaker, and global citizen. Andres Pira enjoys living in Thailand where his journey began from ไม่มีที่อยู่อาศัยให้กับมหาเศรษฐี.
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