In a newsletter from Coach Mike Neighbors (@coachneighbors) there was an article about 16 harsh truths that make us stronger. This week I am going to take my three favorite truths and discuss them with you. I believe that if we come to accept these truths and embrace them, it will make us better people.
The first inconvenient truth is that there is a lot that we don’t know. It’s hard for many people, me included, to admit that we don’t know something. We can’t be know-it- all’s, rather we should be learn-it-all’s. The world is constantly changing, especially with technology. We cannot be afraid to learn new information, systems, and practices. A key component of this is reading. To expand our minds, knowledge, and vocabulary we must read. Reading is the one true way to learn. By reading and embracing new information we are preparing ourselves for growth and success. But before we get there we must first admit that there is a lot that we don’t know. Do not let pride get in the way of being a lifelong learner.
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