How to Continuously Learn About Yourself & the World
It can be comforting when we feel that we have “arrived” in life, or when we think we’ve got everything figured out. Everything just seems more comfortable when we get in our own bubble and go on autopilot. After all, how much more is there to learn about yourself and the world around you? The answer: everything! To thrive in this 21st-century era of change, it’s in our best interest to try to adopt a growth mindset: the belief that our intelligence is not innate, or fixed. It is something we have control over if we exert a bit of tenacity. Here are five ways you can continuously learn about yourself and develop your growth mindset, long after you earn that college diploma or advanced degree. 1. Keep in mind that curiosity builds confidence What are the first words that come to your mind when you see a small child at work or at play? Curious. Enthusiastic. Joyful. Exploring. Persistent. Confident. They don’t generally worry too much about failure or what others think. They focus on tr