Sometimes Learning is Fundamental
Career minded individuals are always interested in learning. Do you believe learning is fundamental?
Many people read books, participate in seminars, or attend a university.
There is little doubt that there is great value in all of those activities. Is that where the best learning takes place?
Perhaps this is good for some things in life. Perhaps this type of learning expands our knowledge, and we know that absorbing more information can be beneficial, even powerful. Is that all there is to it?
Learning from Results
I can still remember when I learned how to tie my shoes, count money, and ride a bike.
I learned by someone showing me the way, giving me encouragement, and maybe a little push. On the surface I guess it would seem that I learned by doing it.
Looking back though, it probably wasn’t by doing it. It was by learning from the missed attempts. I learned from the knots in the strings, getting the math wrong, or by the scratched up knee.
I didn’t tie the strings right the first time because I first had to listen and see the way.
Counting the money correctly was challenging, because first I needed to learn the denomination represented by each coin.
I couldn’t balance the bike, peddle, and steer all at the same time, but I watched others do it and immediately knew it was something I wanted to try.
All of those were components of my success, but they didn’t create it.
It wasn’t until I tried it for myself. Until I risked something, made myself vulnerable, and was willing to accept failed attempts.
Learning is Fundamental
It’s really no different today. Gaining all of the fundamentals are important, but if you’re really going to do something worthwhile you’re going to have to put in a little bit more.
You’re going to have to make yourself vulnerable, accept some risk, and be prepared for failed attempts.
More importantly, you’re going to have to learn from them.
– DEG
Dennis E. Gilbert is a business consultant, speaker (CSPTM), and corporate trainer that specializes in helping businesses and individuals accelerate their leadership, their team, and their success. He is a four-time author and some of his work includes, Forgotten Respect, Navigating A Multigenerational Workforce and Pivot and Accelerate, The Next Move Is Yours! Reach him through his website at Dennis-Gilbert.com or by calling +1 646.546.5553.
