Writing
Another great way to learn is by writing. This includes letters, research papers, and even a book! A favorite exercise that I do and I have teenagers do in my seminars is called the "Learn About Myself" exercise. Try it, you will be amazed at what you'll learn about yourself. Write the following on a piece of paper, then answer them honestly. You do not need to show your answers to anybody. It's to help you learn about yourself. Do this exercise at least once a year. Your answers will most likely change each year.
1) Which five things do I value most in my life?
2) Which five goals are most important to me?
3) Who are the five most important people in my life?
4) What would I do if I won $1,000,000 today?
5) What would I do if I only had half a year to live?
6) Which one thing would I try if I knew I couldn't fail?
7) If I could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
Reading
"I always turn to the sports page first.....it records people's accomplishments; the front page, nothing but man's failure." -Earl Warren, former Chief Justice United States Supreme Court
I agree with Earl Warren that you should read the sports page, however, I also feel you need to read every other part of the paper, too. Remember, your goal is to become more diverse. You never know when you are going to be in a situation where you need to discuss a current event. If you only focus on reading one part of the paper, it could make you feel uncomfortable in certain situations. Here's an example:
Last year, I was in Chicago at a convention promoting another book that I had written. I was eating breakfast and reading the morning newspaper. To be honest, I was only reading the sports page. To me, the sports page seemed to be the most prestigious and intriguing, and I figured I could get by without reading the other sections.
A friend came up to me and asked if I would like to hear First Lady Hillary Clinton speak and meet her afterward. "Absolutely!" I replied. So I put down the sports page and went to the speech. Half of her speech focused on book writing and the other half focused on raising children properly. After her speech, my friend took me into a private area where we were able to meet and talk with Mrs. Clinton. As I began talking with her, she asked if I had read the article in the morning paper on raising children. Oops! I was speechless.
Read all of the parts of the newspaper. You never know when you may be in a situation that requires a discussion of a current event. You may even be quizzed by the First Lady! I also recommend that you read magazines and books. It is been proven that you can increase your knowledge and vocabulary simply by reading. Keep a dictionary nearby when you read. If you do not understand a word, do not just breeze by it. Take a minute to look it up and understand the definition. You will be learning a new word.
Another great way to learn is by writing. This includes letters, research papers, and even a book! A favorite exercise that I do and I have teenagers do in my seminars is called the "Learn About Myself" exercise. Try it, you will be amazed at what you'll learn about yourself. Write the following on a piece of paper, then answer them honestly. You do not need to show your answers to anybody. It's to help you learn about yourself. Do this exercise at least once a year. Your answers will most likely change each year.
1) Which five things do I value most in my life?
2) Which five goals are most important to me?
3) Who are the five most important people in my life?
4) What would I do if I won $1,000,000 today?
5) What would I do if I only had half a year to live?
6) Which one thing would I try if I knew I couldn't fail?
7) If I could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
Reading
"I always turn to the sports page first.....it records people's accomplishments; the front page, nothing but man's failure." -Earl Warren, former Chief Justice United States Supreme Court
I agree with Earl Warren that you should read the sports page, however, I also feel you need to read every other part of the paper, too. Remember, your goal is to become more diverse. You never know when you are going to be in a situation where you need to discuss a current event. If you only focus on reading one part of the paper, it could make you feel uncomfortable in certain situations. Here's an example:
Last year, I was in Chicago at a convention promoting another book that I had written. I was eating breakfast and reading the morning newspaper. To be honest, I was only reading the sports page. To me, the sports page seemed to be the most prestigious and intriguing, and I figured I could get by without reading the other sections.
A friend came up to me and asked if I would like to hear First Lady Hillary Clinton speak and meet her afterward. "Absolutely!" I replied. So I put down the sports page and went to the speech. Half of her speech focused on book writing and the other half focused on raising children properly. After her speech, my friend took me into a private area where we were able to meet and talk with Mrs. Clinton. As I began talking with her, she asked if I had read the article in the morning paper on raising children. Oops! I was speechless.
Read all of the parts of the newspaper. You never know when you may be in a situation that requires a discussion of a current event. You may even be quizzed by the First Lady! I also recommend that you read magazines and books. It is been proven that you can increase your knowledge and vocabulary simply by reading. Keep a dictionary nearby when you read. If you do not understand a word, do not just breeze by it. Take a minute to look it up and understand the definition. You will be learning a new word.
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