Are You Willing to Learn?

“The capacity to learn is a gift. The ability to learn is a skill. The willingness to learn is a choice.” (Brian Herbert)

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slow down and REFLECT

on the MEANING and the MESSAGE of today’s quotation

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In your own words what is the main idea or meaning of the above quote by the American author Brian Herbert, and what, if anything, does it have to do with achieving or experiencing success in life?

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)

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Getting Personal

How would you rate yourself in terms of being a person who is willing to learn? (1…2…3…4…5) (5 the highest)

Give an example of when you were willing to learn something new. And then give an example of when you were not so willing to learn something new.

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Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

“If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” (Zig Ziglar)

“Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one’s self-esteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily.” (Thomas Szasz)

“Our acute need is to cultivate a willingness to learn and to remain teachable.” (Charles R. Swindoll)

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The Wisdom Quotation Well

Interested in reading more wisdom quotes about willingness and learning?

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Image of the Day

“This is a wonderful day; I have never seen this one before.” (Maya Angelou)

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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