For most of us it’s a past thing, not an everyday thing. Its something we did at some time to get where we are now, but its not something we’re actively pursuing right now.

The dictionary definition of learning breaks it down into two distinct types, and maybe this is where the ambiguity starts…?
1. The act, process, or experience of gaining knowledge or skill (through schooling or study)
2. Behavioral modification especially through experience or conditioning.
(psychology )

As adults unless we are preparing for an exam or facing some momentous situation in our lives many of us are content to put the books aside in a cavalier, “I’m a grown up” kinda attitude.

So much of what passes for thinking in our everyday lives is really just critical thought that doesn’t help us and doesn’t help those around us. It comes from an attitude of scarcity rather than abundance, and its not empowering to ourselves or our businesses.

So, how about a more hands on approach to learning – Instead of thinking I’m done with learning, what if we asked instead…

* What can I learn today (that can help me or improve my business) ?
* How can I improve myself
* How can I help others ?

Running a business is like climbing steps, you can’t jump too many steps, because at each level you have to learn whatever it is you need to know to be able to climb that next step…. Whether its accounts, staff motivation or a lesson in bookkeeping….

So, rather than thinking of learning as a past thing, lets think of it as a present and future thing, what can we learn today that’s going to help us

After all it is the weekend !