The Five Essential Lessons to Elevate Our Learning

Lesson #1 - Humility

Definition of Humility: Freedom from pride or arrogance, the quality or state of being humble. Humility fosters learning, whether actively sought or caught. We can't truly learn until we are humble enough to acknowledge that there's something to learn. Confidence can shut down the ability to learn; being overly confident in our positions may hinder growth. Humility is either intentionally sought or eventually caught; it precedes genuine learning.

Lesson #2 - Taking Action Is Required for Profound Learning

To know and not to do is not to know. Action is different from a decision to act; taking action is essential for deep internalization of knowledge. Human beings are agents with the responsibility to act, develop, and grow. Parents can guide and create conditions for learning, but the responsibility ultimately lies with the individual. Learning requires personal responsibility, and taking action is crucial for making positive changes.

Lesson #3 - Trust That You Know More Than You Think You Know

We possess numerous ways of knowing, and not all are equally valued. Intuitive learning is valuable; trust your values, principles, gut feelings, and other ways of knowing. Trust your ability to learn, adapt, and find answers.

Lesson #4 - Learning Is Incremental... It’s Not All or Nothing

Learning can happen anytime, anywhere, on any subject. Fear of change, obligation, or comfort may hinder learning. Learning in one area informs learning in other areas. Having a range of knowledge contributes to better problem-solving. Embrace learning as incremental and avoid boxing it in; use "and" instead of "either/or."

Lesson #5 - Learning Is The Path to A More Whole Life

People are suffering and struggling in various aspects of life. Continuous learning is the path to a more whole, healthy, and complete life. Identify areas in your life that could improve with learning and take steps to chip away at those problems.

In summary, embracing humility, taking action, trusting various ways of knowing, recognizing incremental learning, and understanding that learning leads to a more whole life can profoundly elevate our learning experiences and, consequently, our lives.