Saima Ikram
Life is about learning every day no matter how droning your routine is. Unknowingly you learn something new every day and find answers to the questions you have long been searching for. But if you repel learning, you cannot grow mentally. You must have a constant curiosity to learn and put yourself purposefully in a position where you can become more informed.
The key is to keep learning even if you have to learn the same thing over and over again. You must ask questions until you really have clarity and understanding. For keep seeking knowledge, you need to be doing the following:
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Take notes:
When you are listening to a podcast or reading a book, there are always so many things that you want to remember. The best way is to take notes by writing separately what interests you the most. The connection of your mind and your hand will keep you remember things for a long time.
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Take help from a mentor:
On the quest to becoming a relentless learner, you can take advice from a person you admire. Connect to your mentor and ask for advice to help you in this regard. The experience of your mentor will make things easier for you which you cannot understand on your own.
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Listen to different perspectives:
Just reading books or listening to podcasts is not the way to stay informed. You should also be willing to listen to different perspectives of the people around the world. Process the opinions in your mind and then try to understand them.
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Asks questions:
For becoming more informed you should always be asking questions. Develop the habit of asking appropriate questions from people whom you trust can give you a better answer. Ask the same questions in a crowded room. And then you will understand how and why opinions differ and what can you get out of it.
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Be grateful for the unexpected lessons:
There are many times when you get to learn lessons without even trying for them. You should be grateful for knowing about things that came to you unexpectedly and should always become a part of your valuable lessons.
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Admit when you don’t know:
There is no shame in not knowing something. Be open to what you don’t know and ask for knowing it better. But knowing something incorrect and then believing it is wrong. Therefore, always be open and ask for things you don’t know about.
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Share your knowledge:
It is very important to share the knowledge that you have acquired. It is the best way to strengthen the information in your mind. Share it with your friends and colleagues and be very open while discussing it with others.
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Learn from people:
No matter how knowledgeable you become, there is always something that you don’t know. Therefore, make new friends and learn from their talents.
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Adapt new vocabulary:
As you get more information, there should be additions to your vocabulary. Use the new words in your everyday conversation and keep learning more.
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Be kind:
If you know something others don’t, then you need to be humble about it. You should be kind in explaining to others and not feeling proud of the things that you know.
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Read more:
The best way to become a relentless learner is to read more. Read as much as you can and chose diverse topics. This will help you become a better learner.
