As Albert Einstein said, "Wisdom is not the product of education but the result of a lifelong attempt to acquire it."
I find that the more I learn, the clearer my thinking becomes, the more money I make, and the more satisfied I feel with my life.
That's why I've established daily learning habits to help me gain as much wisdom as possible.
Organize your digital nutrition
Most people's social media feed consists of entertainment, rumors, conspiracies, and shocking news articles. Rather than being a source of inspiration and learning, it is a distraction.
But what if you open Twitter, Instagram, or Youtube, and inspiring accounts will teach you new things instead of shoving nonsensical entertainment in your face?
I mean, studies have shown that the average person spends about 2 hours and 25 minutes on social media every day.
With so much time spent on social media every day, it's a good idea to organize your digital feed so that learning or inspiration is the default option. It's more productive and inspires your brain to improve.
Prioritize self-education
I'm not here to knock out the formal education system, but I'm here to promote self-education. Self-education will change your life.
Learning doesn't stop when you finish college or university - it's where you start. You have the opportunity to self-educate yourself by learning from experts through their books, courses, podcasts, and videos.
You are human - you can control your life. You decide how cool you are.
Especially with the information freely available on the internet, you can learn any skill at any time of the day.
Whether through YouTube videos, blog posts, free courses, SkillShare courses, books, email newsletters, or podcasts, there is a wealth of knowledge available to you. There are no more excuses.
Transformation into a learning machine begins when you realize you don't need an expensive formal education to master skills, gain wisdom and increase knowledge. You can self-educate. We all can.
One hour of entertainment → one hour of learning
Studies have shown that the average individual spends 3 hours watching TV (including Netflix) and almost 2.5 hours on social media every day.
I don't mean that you should ban all entertainment from your life. You don't have to live like a Spartan, you know. Life is not fun that way.
But do you really need more than 5 hours of entertainment every day? Personally, I don't think so. Two or three hours, for me, is more than enough.
"The big problem in America is that everyone spends 2-3 hours a day watching TV. If you spend the same amount of time reading, you'll be in the top 1% in your field." -Jack Canfield
So what if I trade an hour of Netflix or social media for an hour of reading, listening to a podcast, taking a course (on Skillshare or Coursera), or some other form of 'learning?
This single change in your daily routine will make a huge difference in your personal and professional development. Just to put it in numbers, one hour of daily reading equates to around 45-55 books per year.
As Earl Nightingale said, "An hour of study a day will put you at the top of your field in three years. In five years you will be a national authority. In seven years you can be one of the best people to the world, to what you do.
it's your choice; Do you want to watch all the series on Netflix, or do you want to become wiser and more skilled and prepare for a better future?
Stop judging people, open your mind instead
I personally believe that we can learn from everyone. Whether it's the janitor or the highly successful CEO - the criminal or the monk, we can learn from every human being.
However, most people let their egos, beliefs, and judgments keep them from being open-minded and learning from others.
They describe the spiritual person as eccentric. They describe a successful entrepreneur as a workaholic. They portray a wealthy investor as probably a fool.
Quick judgment is the sign of a closed mind. A closed mind is a sign of fixed beliefs. And fixed beliefs are a sign that a person I don't learn.
What if you change your judgment out of curiosity? What if you started asking questions about other people's thoughts, habits, and daily lives?
How about opening your mind instead of jumping to conclusions quickly?
This doesn't mean you have to agree with everyone, but it does mean that you should at least be open-minded. And you can't have an open mind if you've already made up your mind about someone.
Overall, let go of your ego, judgment, and beliefs so you can open your mind and learn from others. Train your brain to be curious.
Read books. Read more.
Read for the mind what exercises for the body. By reading books, you can acquire the wisdom that someone has spent a lifetime acquiring (through trial and error) in just a few days or weeks.
Reading books is life's greatest hack. No wonder the average millionaire reads over 24 books a year for learning purposes.
"Reading is essential for those seeking to rise above the ordinary." -Jim Rohn
Honestly, the books taught me more about entrepreneurship, marketing, and investing than my formal business studies.
If you want to make reading a stronger daily habit, here's what I suggest:
Schedule it in the calendar app or productivity planner
Make it part of your morning or evening routine
Subscribe to an audiobook service to "read" on the go
Convert "downtime" into learning time (e.g. an hour of commuting can be used to listen to audiobooks)
Read several books at the same time to stay up to date (for me, diversity is essential in reading)
Place your books in a place that will stand out in your living environment
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