“The illiterate of the 21st Century will not be those who cannot read or write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” —Alvin Toffler
It’s not that we don’t know anything, it’s that we sometimes don’t know enough, other times we know the wrong things, and other times we learn something after we’ve been tested on it. To reach our capacity to love, influence, lead and serve we need to be learners.
Being a learner takes a few critical characteristics, all which can be cultivated through spiritual growth.
1. Humility. You and I don’t know all the answers. Even the best of us is only great in only a few areas, and even those areas of expertise we have already attained, there is much we are ignorant of. Be smart enough to know you’ve got a lot to learn.
2. Curiousity. Developing a sense of wonder and interest in others, how they think, feel and live is a great way to learn ahead of the curve. You’ll always be learning if you’re a curious person.
3. Study. Most of us learn better through life experiences and everyday interactions, but sometimes you have to go deep. I regularly read, listen to audio books, watch videos, seek out experts to chat with, go to classes & speeches, attend church weekly and more – in order to get the education I need to live a happy, God-honoring life.
What are some other things we can do to develop the ability to Learn, Re-learn, and Un-learn?
David Curry
