"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." ~ Confucius
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
#learnandgrow summarizes for me what life is all about. How we do it is a choice I believe influences how each individual experiences life. The paths we take is what makes everyone uniquely different
What are you thoughts about life and learning?
An article found on medium.com expands on Confucius’ quote.
The 3 Methods For Learning Wisdom, According to Confucius
by Thomas Oppong medium.com
1. Reflection: When you learn to reflect, you make time to ponder over what’s happening to your life. And how that information can inform your next action.
What is happening in your life that warrants further reflection?
2. Imitation: Learning via imitation is one of the quickest ways to apply what already works in your life. You can quickly become wise by learning from what the experts, great minds and extraordinary people have already figured out.
What do the experts say that applies to your situation?
3. Experience: Learning by doing is probably one of the best ways to know what can work for you. It’s a necessary process that can help you gather wisdom fast. But it’s a painful process. Every experience in life is an opportunity to learn what can work now and in the future. When you learn by doing, you gather wisdom fast but slowly. Your own experiences become your best teacher.
What has experience taught you?
Gay Hendricks offers an intention you can set that will open the maximum growth space for you:
I commit to learning from experience when necessary, and learning from wisdom when possible. I commit to learning from wisdom when doing so can prevent unnecessary pain to me and others.
What's your learning intention?
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
Now, what’s your plan... what are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity. Be intentional. Encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
#thinkforyourself, #reflect, #reach, #stretch, #bepositive, #honoryourself, #responsibility, #faceyourfears, #bepresent, #buildrelationships, #learnandgrow, #accountability, #speakup, #act, #faith, #confidence, #believe, #ittakescourage, #focus, #shift, #trustyourself, #dothework, #shareyourgifts, #beofservice, #releaseyourpower, #knowyourworth, #leadbyexample, #justdoit, #lifecoach, #leadershipcoach, #leadershipdevelopment, #letsgo
References:
Hendricks, Gay; A year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose. Harper One, New York, NY 1998.
The 3 Methods For Learning Wisdom, According to Confucius
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