If there's one thing I really dislike then it's not walking your talk. I feel down when I'm not meeting my own words and I lose interest when other people don't reflect their words with their actions.
How often have you had a conversation where all sides know exactly what's the RIGHT way to do things, so the whole onversation becomes quickly just repeating: "Yeah, I know that." "Yes, exactly." etc.
No learning for any side, but far too often the smart words are just a nice cover up for inaction. Knowing something doesn't automatically mean that you know how to implement it -- and implementation is the part where things get exciting and often more complex when you thought.
Living in an age of information there's just too much theory lying around, so I think one of the most important skills to learn is to know how to simplify your life. And honestly quite often life gets easier once you start trying out the things you already know -- too much theory without any action might get you confused, but action gets you busy. So as long as you're choosing smartly what to get busy with you're bound to have much more clarity.
Without underestimating the importance of reflection and meditation I honestly think that there can be no innovation, creativity, satisfaction, clear goals and life purpose without proper action.
Here's a peak into the learning expert Maru's opinion about learning (unfortunately in Estonian, but funny anyway:):
Actually, we had a conversation like that the other day - I know we'll pull it together tomorrow - I've got some ideas for it! :)
ReplyDeleteBut yes I totally agree, can you translate what Maru said in Estonian into English - or just "Australian" for us? :)