One of the things I have noticed is that as people get older they also tend to forget that what makes us vibrant is the "willingness and thirst to learn"!
I think one can be young at any age if one is aware of how learning happens, that it is the most natural thing in the world, and something that we need to keep alive… as what seems to happen is that with age we oftentimes become less open to the very thing that keeps us vibrant- learning!
Learning new things can be overwhelming- here are three tips from the Harvard Business Review online on "self-improvement" that I think are right on the spot:
Self-improvement is necessary to getting ahead.
But whether you want to be better at public speaking, using social media, or analyzing data, how do you start?
Here are three general rules to follow:
- Start small.
Learning new skills can feel overwhelming. Focus on one and break it down into manageable goals. For example, if you're trying to become more assertive, push yourself to talk in the first five minutes of a meeting.
- Reflect along the way.
Think about what you're learning, otherwise the new skill won't stick. Talk about your progress with others to get valuable feedback, keep you accountable, and cement the change.
- Teach it to others.
One of the quickest ways to learn something new, and to practice it, is to show others how to do it. Share what you learn with your team, your manager, or your co-workers.
