Lifetime Learning Is Your Superpower

The world is full of possibilities, and it is waiting for you to explore them. You can seize the ones that suit you best and keep learning from experiences. When it comes to learning, Frank L. Baum rightly said, “No thief, however skilful, can rob one of knowledge, and that is why knowledge is the best and safest treasure to acquire.” It is for this very reason that you should open yourself up to acquiring knowledge for it is yours to possess.

It is then that you can choose to use that knowledge for good. While your news feed remains full of information and updates from around the world, you may feel uncertain of what needs your attention. Ultimately, what you choose to learn is entirely in your hands. So, for your limitless superpower of learning, here are a few ways that you can build that muscle- broaden your mental capacity.

Read
Reading is the starting point for all knowledge. Yes, at times, it gets tough. You might not particularly enjoy reading either. Start small and take it slow. Pick either fiction or non-fiction, whatever you prefer and build from there. Exercising this muscle will push you outside your comforts, and you will journey to places from your wildest dreams. Reading is more than going over the text on paper, for it involves understanding the content. Keep an open mind and synthesize one idea or concept with another across books. Your reading will gain real value, and you will begin learning.
Do not limit yourself to subjects and topics. Explore your interests and find new ones. The world is your oyster, and knowledge is the pearl. To start, you can pick novels, books on philosophy, science, politics, law, nature, health and a lot more.

Find New Hobbies
Apply yourself to new hobbies and pick up some skills. You can learn to sew, plant a seed or learn to code- the sky is the limit. In some way, these are life hacks. In the future, if you are pursuing higher studies abroad, these small skills are sure to come handy. Living alone in a different country can be difficult, so keep yourself equipped with the necessary life skills.
Another benefit is that with a hobby, you will find something to take your mind off things. In more ways than one, a creative outlet does wonders for your productivity and mental health.

Do Something You Dislike
Seems counterintuitive? Well, life rarely ever works according to plan. Learn to push your boundaries and challenge yourself to do things you dislike. With an incredible sense of satisfaction, you will find yourself much more confident in your abilities. If you hate cooking, make tea, if you dislike maths, solve one sum a day. No matter what, build discomfort into your routine, and you will grow. You will learn how to accept disappointment and yet, take it in your stride to improve yourself from experience.

Network
Meet people and learn from their experience. Every person has a story to tell and something to contribute. Do not discount their knowledge simply because they do not have anything to offer to you. The people you meet and friends you make can teach you extraordinary things so, take a lesson or two from them. Build your network and always give back. These relationships will go a long way in making your character. That will guide you with a sense of morals on the way to your goals.

So, superhero, go after your dreams. Nothing will hold you back if you have the knowledge, experience and peers by your side. Take your time to build the knowledge you need.