Lifelong Learning

"The day you stop learning is the day you stop living."

Learning takes energy, humility and time. Quite frankly, at times it can seem more appealing to coast into comfort or settle back on old laurels. 

But definitely not more satisfying. There's something innate about living our lives well that involves learning and personal growth.

Here are a few simple ways you can pursue lifelong learning:

1) Stay Curious. Nothing is more motivating, then finding something that piques your interest. Go beyond 'scratching the surface' and dive into finding out more. Ask a lot of good questions with words like, "Why?" and "How?" and "What next?"

2) Find a Mentor or Teacher. Take a class or read books. Go beyond that and find someone you can learn directly from. Maybe there's a supervisor at work or a friend you really admire - talk with them and pursue learning conversations. 

3) Practice. Whenever you are learning something new, there's that awkward fumbling season. Remember your first's, ie. riding a bike, interviewing for a job, buying a house? There were definitely a few stumbles and practice needed to gain skills. Give yourself the grace to make mistakes and maybe even enjoy some good laughs in the process.

What's one new thing you want to learn yet in 2014?