LOVE OF LEARNING

Written By Duane Nelson


2 IDEAS FROM ME

  • Cultivating a lifelong love of learning with a beginner’s mind is one of the most empowering and enriching gifts you can give yourself. It keeps your mind curious, your heart open, and your spirit engaged with the world. When you choose to keep learning, you stay adaptable in the face of change, resilient in the face of challenge, and humble in the presence of growth.

  • Lifelong learning fuels creativity, sharpens your purpose, and connects you more deeply with others. It reminds you that you’re never finished—only unfolding. No matter your age or stage, every new insight is a step toward becoming more fully alive.

2 QUOTES FROM SAGES

  • “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”—William Butler Yeats

  • “It is not that I’m so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”—Albert Einstein

1 QUESTION FOR YOU TO EXPLORE

  • The “Five-Hour Rule” popularized by Benjamin Franklin refers to a practice of dedicating at least 1 hour a day, five days a week, to deliberate learning or self-improvement. It’s proven to accelerate personal growth, cultivate a competitive edge, enhance problem-solving and creativity, improve focus and discipline, increase confidence, make better decisions, and foster curiosity, joy, and meaning. Consistency beats intensity. What’s your consistency and intensity for lifelong love of learning?

Namaste,

Duane Nelson

Duane Nelson

Ultrajourney Insight is an Anacortes Washington-based non-profit organization providing mindfulness & well-being services designed to ignite the adventure of a lifetime. The founder, Duane Nelson, is a writer, speaker, and teacher with four decades of parenting, wilderness, & international technology leadership. His professional insights come from chemical engineering and automation leadership at Philips, Intel, and Amazon. His adventure insights flow from ultramarathons, mountaineering, canyoneering, and adventure racing in Nepal, Alaska, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Mexico, British Columbia and Alberta.

https://ultrajourneyinsight.org
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