When was The Last Time You Learned Some thing New ?

by Tania Usher on 15. Aug, 2010 in Business Strategies

When was The Last Time You Learned Some thing New ?

We always tell our children that learning is something that they have to do in order to survive and thrive. But what have you learned lately that will enhance your life? Ongoing education is an essential ingredient to business and life success. Sadly many of us forget we have this great ability to learn and embrace new ways of thinking. Similar to our bodies, if we fail to exercise, push new boundaries and maintain strong flexibility our mind grows weak.

Studies indicate that one of the biggest fears facing business owners in any industry is looking incompetent. The feelings of being obsolete coupled with the fear of what others might think as they witness you grappling with a new skill, often keep people chained to their dilemma. It is important…no vital…not to allow another person’s criticism or judgement to stop you from pursuing opportunities to grow.

When you use the knowledge that you gain through your readings and experiences you strengthen both your business and your personal relationships. And those who are not supportive of your journey, will be organically culled from your life. While this may seem dramatic it is one of the universal truths that many of us forget. We are the average of the five people with whom we spend the most time so ensure you surround yourself with people commmitted to their own personal development.

Inspiration for our lives both personal and professional can come from anywhere. Some of the greatest minds in history found inspiration and new ideas purely by learning the simplest of tasks. Reading, art, debate, philosophy, and even the basic objects around us all offer inspiration to make us stronger. Learning something new, no matter what the subject, can have immense long term affects on your positive wellbeing.

Consider this…if you’re reading a book on history or admiring a piece of art something may strike you. It might be a stray thought or a random idea that you dismiss as an unwelcome intrusion into your activity. But the idea comes back when you’re distracted, it gnaws at your thoughts when you try to sleep and it constantly makes you stop and think.

This idea may be something that can make you more money or simply a better way of working with existing systems. Whatever the idea you need to embrace it and see just how far it goes. Take flight for example, since the dawn of the industrial age we’ve tried to make machines that would give us all the ability to fly. The idea had been tried without success…but a relentless passion led some very inspirational inventors to actually make it work.

If you’ve ever seen some of the old films that depict early attempts at flying you’ve no doubt been amused by the sheer madness and insanity at some of the designs. But the idea stayed strong in the hearts and minds of inspirational people… and you only have to look skywards on a clear day to see how far this idea has taken us.

Remember to keep learning, no matter what the subject. True genius and ingenuity finds inspiration or meaning in the simplest of places. Never give into the criticism of others and remember that knowledge is power. Next time you have an outrageous idea that seems impossible, store it away in your cerebral filing cabinet or write it down in your ideas book, but whatever you do, come back to it later…it might just make you a millionaire.

© 2010 Tania Usher International
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About The Author

Tania Usher is an internationally renowned marketing communication strategist, business coach, author, speaker and adventurer. Her company Tania Usher International is dedicated to providing communication expertise and innovative solutions to accelerate results and positive transformation for entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide. Tania aims to touch as many lives as possible with her authentic and ‘from the heart’ get NAKED approach to business where she strips back the hype to expose raw and uncut strategies for life, business and success.