September is the month that kids are heading back to school. For those of us who are not in formal school, how do we insure that we are continually learning?

Henry Ford said, “Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” How can we do this?

I will share with you three ways we can be proactive about the learning process, even without being in formal classrooms or universities.

1. Read

Reading 5 minutes a day will do you a world of good. If you only read ten books in your field per year, in four years, you will have read more information than most graduate students have in your area. You’ll be a little master of your field.

It doesn’t take much time, but a small amount of dedication can truly increase the information that you have over a period of time.

2. Turn Your Car into a University on Wheels

Your car is a virtual classroom and having an educational program playing in your vehicle on your commute to and from work is a fantastic way to learn.

You can learn to do anything in your car these days. Some of my favorite things are picking up languages or sales CDs and motivational programs.  Visit our online store for some great ideas on CD programs that will increase your productivity, sales and enjoyment in life.

3. Listen to the People Around You

Every single person you meet has something of value they can teach you. I find this mindset one of the most beneficial and fruitful ways to greet every new person that I meet.

Even the person who really annoys you has something good that is apart of their experience that you can learn from. So take advantage of that. Not only does it increase your knowledge and awareness it makes the relationships with the people you meet much more interesting.

So read, listen in your car, and listen to the people around you. It’s a great way to keep your mind young.

Be Free!

Leah Simpson
Instructor