One Way We Stop Being Learners

ByMatthew

I’d say probably my greatest strength is my curiosity about getting better. – Urban Meyer

Being a life-long learner is one of the keys to living a good life.

One of the keys to being an effective learner is consistently asking good questions – questions that serve you and your growth.

One of my favorite questions is “What am I doing to get better?”

Are you curious about getting better?

Do you see yourself as a work-in-progress, or are you done with (certain aspects of) learning and growth?

What are you doing to get better?

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