Natural Born Learner 2

(Wednesday)

Context:

  • Understanding that learning is a gradual process helps you maintain a positive view to learning.

  • Moreover, viewing learning as a challenge that requires incremental steps enables you to appreciate both your progress and eventual mastery.

    Why it’s important: Employees who embrace challenges are invaluable to employers. Those who are willing to do whatever it takes, learn what’s needed, and remain undaunted in the face of failure are rare today. If you demonstrate a determined, positive, and growth-oriented mindset, you'll be appreciated and valued both in the workplace and in life.

Reaching the Peak, One Step at a Time

We can compare learning anything to taking a hike or climbing a mountain. The peak may seem far away, but by taking one step at a time, you will eventually reach your goal.

Read the comments for each image below, then write your answers or observations in your journal.

Have you ever gone online to learn how to do something? Do you do it often? Do you enjoy it?

Have you ever gone online to learn how to do something? Do you do it often? Do you enjoy it?

Have you ever learned something outside of the classroom? Where?

Have you ever learned something outside of the classroom? Where?

Have you ever learned something from a family member or family friend? Was it enjoyable? If so, what made it enjoyable?

Have you ever learned something from a family member or family friend? Was it enjoyable? If so, what made it enjoyable?

Have you ever taught yourself a creative skill, like playing an instrument or creating artwork? Did you enjoy the learning process? Why or why not?

Have you ever taught yourself a creative skill, like playing an instrument or creating artwork? Did you enjoy the learning process? Why or why not?

List three things that you want to learn.

They can be anything: how to make, build, cook, or play something; how to learn a new game, skill, or process. Write down how you will go about learning at least one of the items on your list in the next week.

Who or what will teach you? Where? How?"

Remember

Do you remember going to the beach or park as a child? No one needed to tell you to explore, pick things up, be curious, or learn. You just did those things naturally.

Don’t forget the love you had for learning as a child. Don’t forget how easy it was—and how easy it can still be—for you to learn new things.

Watch the video from a MindSage workshop in Madagascar.

 

Metacognitive Assignment: Your View of Yourself

Do you believe that you are good at learning? That you have a great ability to learn?

Do you believe that, with enough time and the right assistance, you can learn whatever you set your mind to?

For the rest of the week, make an effort to notice whether you have a positive or negative perspective on your ability to acquire new knowledge.

Thought of the day.

With the right mindset, you can make the impact you were born to make.