How I Learn – Part 4

#4: I Apply it.

A fourth thought on how I learn is to not miss the application. As humans, we’re addicted to information. The problem is not getting our hands on information. Because let’s face it, if we want to learn, we can get information anywhere. The more difficult part of learning is crossing over to the application side of the equation.

3 ways I think about applying what I’m learning.

1. True Openness. All application starts here. Are we willing to relearn that which we think we already know? If so, then application can flow easily. If not, then all the information in the world won’t make a difference.

2. Honest Assessment. Are we willing to take a good, hard look at how we’re leading and what we’re doing? Are we willing to be honest about where we are? Because after all, if we don’t know where we are, we can never get where we want to go.

3. Course Correction. Are we willing to change? It’s one thing to learn something. It’s another thing to know where you are. But the final step is to actually make the change. This isn’t always easy. And can take a tremendous amount of energy and time to truly change what you do. But it’s worth it.

? How are you doing at the application piece of learning?

Just a bloggish thought,

Matt