A core principle of mine is "learn by doing, teach by demonstrating."
As I grow older, one feeling is getting stronger: the weariness of not applying what I've learned.
Throughout my life, I've enjoyed learning new things, and as Naval said, 'intellectual curiosity' is life's most important leverage.
As I grow older, one feeling is getting stronger: the weariness of not applying what I've learned.
Throughout my life, I've enjoyed learning new things, and as Naval said, 'intellectual curiosity' is life's most important leverage.
But these days, I'd rather not learn new things right away. Before that, I want to delve into my past learnings (readings and experiences) and apply them. Afterward, I wish to teach them to others.
There are different reasons for this, but let me make it clear.
- Every new idea is a responsibility for me. Learning is good, but putting it into action is better, and teaching is exceptional.
- I'm tired of people who talk about new things but don't take any action. Yes, I know an idea is an idea, but we live in reality, and applying what we learn should be an obligation.
- I feel a weight on my shoulders because I haven't connected my past learnings and created new contexts from them.
All of this matters to me. So, aging is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about learning through action and teaching through demonstration.
Happy actionable ideas :)
— Emre