When you learn how to use the incredible power of your mind and you apply new ideas and information, you will be able to become a Leader in your field and gain the respect of those in your Industry.
We need to embrace never ending growth and development, continuous learning, and constant improvement. If you make the commitment to this discipline, you will be able to build a better self, team, organization, and world.
We can become exceptional at any skill if we are willing to learn, grow, improve and change. If you want to become more effective, we simply must continue to improve, not just maintain the status quo.
It takes a certain mindset to be able to remain on the path of continuous learning, but those that persevere will accomplish their goals and dreams and become Leaders in the field of their choice. The good news is that you can choose that path everyday….but, your first decision is to become a continuous learner.
So remember, you can’t get better results if you choose to apply your current knowledge and abilities. If you want to earn more in the future, you must learn and apply new methods and techniques.
In the following video by Brian Tracy, you will find out why it is so important to be a Continuous Learner…
According to Brian Tracy, there are nine disciplines you can develop that will improve every area of your life. We have learned that every exercise of self-discipline strengthens every other discipline at the same time, just as every weakness in self-discipline weakens you in other disciplines as well.
Now, let’s hear what Brian Tracy says as we focus on the Discipline Of Continuous Learning …
“To earn more you must learn more.”
- Leaders Are Readers .. Read in your field 30-60 minutes each day. This will translate into one book per week, 50 books per year.
- Listen And Learn… Listen to CD’s in your car as you drive from place to place. This will amount to 500-1000 hours per year.
- Learn From The Experts… Attend seminars and take courses given by experts in your field. One idea from one course can save you years of hard work.
- The average income in America increases at 3% per annum. With compound interest, the average person doubles their income every 22 years.
- With the additional knowledge and skill you can apply to get better results, you increase your income at 10%, 15% and even 25% per year.
*10% per annum increase means that you double your income in 7.2 years.
*25% increase per annum means that you double your income in 2 years and 8 months.
- Work on yourself as if your future depends on it, because it does.
Personal development and quality business training has never been more important than it is today.
Consider these facts:
- The average person will increase their salary by only 2-3% annually.
- Each year inflation increases by approximately 2-3% annually.
- That means that, without lifelong learning, it’s virtually impossible for the average person to get ahead.
However…
- Top Achievers, people who are continually learning and growing, DOUBLE their income every 3-5 years.
- This is why the top 10-20% increase their incomes by an average of 11% annually and earn more than the bottom 80%!
- To separate yourself from the pack, you often need to know just one additional skill…and that will make all the difference in your pay scale.
Source: www.briantracy.com
Action Exercises
Here are two things you can immediately…
1) Make a plan to become a little bit better every single day. Learn and apply one new idea each day to help you to become more productive and effective at your work. The incremental effect will amaze you.
2) Be patient. Don’t expect overnight changes or instant results. Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare. Become a little bit better each day and your future will take care of itself.
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Enjoyed the post Marc. Continuous learning…coupled with continuous teaching completes the cycle = duplication.
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Hi Marc,
Keeping up to date is very important. If you don’t, as Dawn Kay says you’ll get left behind.learning is nurturing your brain and providing it the food it needs to keep working. if you don’t use it you lose it.well I try to work on the advice that you have given that is making a plan to become a little bit better every single day and be patient.
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Hi Marc,
What a great post. I am a huge fan of Brian Tracy. I believe that the day we stop learning is the day we start dying. We can all improve our lot in life if we make the decision to do so. Thanks for sharing this great post.
Chuck
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I could never understand people saying, ‘Oh, I’m too old to do that’. The minute we say this we’ve given up on life. Life’e essence is about learning and improving. No matter how old we get we can learn something new. In fact, it’s learning that keeps us feeling young, and learning that keeps that spark in our eyes which makes us appear young.
Very helpful article on continuous learning. I agreed with what you said.
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Hi Marc, I absolutely agree. We need to keep on learning new skills, especially in this day and age. The information age as it’s been established may times over, is an age of constant learning. As the Video clearly articulated, we can turn our cars into a mobile class room by listening to recorded programs that can teach us skills that we other wise would never learn. The great thing for me is that I’ve done this all my life and I can honestly say that it has paid off and will continue to be a benefit . I’m still learning and driving and I love it.
Thank you for confirming my belief in constant learning.
Stephane
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Learning for business, your blog, for anything is a continual thing. I think for anyone that does not like to learn, they probably are not far in their life. If you are continuously learning, you are saying that you are open to many things in order to succeed.
I cannot imagine myself not wanting to learn.
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I couldn’t agree more, Marc. Leaders are learners. Apart from expanding the mind, continuous learning keeps you alive and young. Or as the Wisefool (my alter ego) would say, “The day you die is the day you stop being curious.” I yearn to learn because learning is fun. Each night when I hit the sack I’m grateful for what I’ve learned that day. Cheers!
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Hi Marc,
First time here. Great post. Couldn’t agree more with you. Learning continuously and consciously is the only way to get ahead.
I recently came across an article that was a real eye opener w.r.t continuous learning. The article basically said it takes 10 years of practice to become an expert in any field. The difference between me (ie. a layman) and an expert is any area is 10 years of devoted self learning and deliberate practice.
-Amanda
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I remember hearing an audio with Tony Robbins talking about his concept of CANI (Constant and Never-Ending Improvement) and his interview of John Wooden as an example of continuous improvement, thanks for the post.
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Marc,
Enjoyed the post. Learning is just not for youngsters. We’re filling up our calendar to attend seminars in 2012. We’re taking a certification course in January and spending some time with our coach Rev. Anne Presuel. In March we’re with Suzanne Evans and In June Pamela Bruner. We glean something from them all. I hate to tell you about the books we have in various phases of completion. LOL. Guess my wife and I are continuous learners!
Thanks,
RICK
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 20th, 2011 at 1:35 am
@Rick Lelchuk,
Hi Rick,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I’m happy you enjoyed the post…and yes, you and your wife are definitely continuous learners. As you become older, it can be more difficult to absorb new information, so it is important to keep exercising those self discipline muscles so they continue to become stronger and we continue to learn and expand our horizons.
Well done on your certification course and all your training…keep up the great work.
Marc
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I hope thing are going smoothly , and the children are not in danger. I never stop thinking about questions that involve an ongoing problem with vulnerable victims.
Peace to you and yours
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Excellent post Marc.
I love to learn new things everyday, keeps the mind sharp.
I read at least one new book every week and usually try to gain one new skill every month.
Learning is like exercising, well except I need to exercise more
Peter
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 20th, 2011 at 1:28 am
@Peter Fuller MBA,
Hi Peter,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I’m happy that you enjoyed the post and kudos to you for taking your learning so seriously. It does keep the mind sharp.
Learning is indeed like exercise, as are all the disciplines… the more you use these abilities, the stronger they become. If you don’t use them, you will lose them as they become weaker.
To your success,
Marc
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Learning is absolutely imperative for people who want to be successful in any industry. It frustrates me to talk to people who are struggling with their business. When you probe a little into their daily habits it always comes down to neglecting learning and personal development.
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 20th, 2011 at 1:22 am
@Melodie Kantner,
Hi Melodie,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
Learning is imperative and I have seen the same thing many times when talking to people and there is a definite correlation to people who are struggling in their business and their level of learning new techniques and information along with personal growth. It is a commitment that not everyone is willing to make.
You have to have the discipline and the mindset to want to improve on a daily basis and separate yourself from the pack.
To your success,
Marc
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Continuous learning is so essential for success, especially now with new information being produced more quickly than any time in history. I remember hearing an audio with Tony Robbins talking about his concept of CANI (Constant and Never-Ending Improvement) and his interview of John Wooden as an example of continuous improvement.
I love Brian Tracy video. I have heard both him and Zig talk on this. One of my favorite additional tools is the iPod which helps make better use of time doing housework and walks, etc.
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 20th, 2011 at 1:18 am
@Paul Reimers,
Hi Paul,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
Yes, in this information era, it is more important than ever to change with the times and learn what we need to learn in order to stay on top in our chosen field.
To your continued success,
Marc
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Hey Marc as usual a great great post. The very interesting thing that I have found is that I thought I was just fine before I discovered personal development. I thought I was smart. But I went in circle and never made any progress!
I actually did start doing some personal development way back in my Amway days in the middle 70′s but it didn’t occur to me why and it didn’t have the desired results. But I did like to read. I let the news and the tv make a lot of my decisions and convince me what my worth was. I went to college but again it didn’t make a serious change. Only when I came on line, now nearly 5 years ago did I seriously start learning, now I can’t get enough of it!
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 19th, 2011 at 12:27 am
@Lynda Cromar,
Hi Lynda,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the post. Oh boy, I think we ALL got our start in Amway way back when. But, they did understand the significance of personal development and mindset, along with positive reinforcement and motivation.
Being online and having the access to so many skilled individuals and resources and just the power of the Internet really can accelerate the learning curve and expose us to so many new things.
It all starts with your personal growth and learning how to master self discipline. If you continue to learn new things and grow a little each day, we can accomplish anything we set our wonderful minds to.
The more we learn, the more we want to learn, because it allows us to achieve our goals and each time we do, it increases our confidence.
To your success,
Marc
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Awesome thought-provoking post! You can never stop learning really, and I love Coach James’ 3 questions too, we do need self-awareness too. Thanks for the great post!
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Great post! In order to success in life, we should have a self discipline. Never turn back when you are in the right path. Just walk straight ahead until you reach the top. But never forget anything you have learned along the way. Because this will serve as your guide on your journey in life. Thank you for sharing some ideas.
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 19th, 2011 at 12:14 am
@Benson Rivera,
Hi Benson,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the post and I hope you will visit often and possibly subscribe and have my posts delivered directly to your inbox.
Self discipline is definitely a major key to success and we need to develop many of the disciplines to be the best that we can be.
To your success,
Marc
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I definitely consider myself a life-long learner. I’m an avid reader, have three bookshelves in my house filled with my “keepers” and always have my Kindle with me, plus I am fortunate enough to live within walking distance to University of Hawaii Maui College – it’s heaven! And of course the internet has added a whole new dimension and even more opportunities to learn and grow with online classes and webinars!
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 19th, 2011 at 12:10 am
@marquita herald,
Hi Marty,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I KNOW you are the type of person who values continuous learning and understands the importance for your success.
It is wonderful to have so many resources to tap into in order to gain new knowledge.
To your continued success,
Marc
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Hi Marc,
this is really a nice post. Very powerful statements. Learning is the most important thing in our lives. We are never too old to learn, and it is never too late to learn something new. When we really realize the incredible power of our mind, we will be unstoppable.
By the way, this is my first visit to your blog. I will for sure come back again to read more posts like this.
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 19th, 2011 at 12:04 am
@EleonoraEOF,
Hi Eleonora,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I’m so happy you enjoyed the post and I hope you will visit my blog many times and leave a comment. You might want to subscribe and have my posts delivered directly yo your inbox.
You are correct…it is never to late to learn and for those that understand the importance of continuous learning and discipline themselves to take daily action to learn something new WILL be unstoppable.
To your continued success,
Marc
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Hi Marc! This blog post is music to my ears. I am a great advocate on continuous learning. Because I am the tool for my clients, I need that tool to be carefully cared for. Ergo, that is why I am always learning. Whatever I learn, I like to share with my readers and clients. There are so many aspects and learning curves, one has to take the most important one and spend time mastering it. In my field of self development I believe I am responsible for myself to keep on learning.
I joined a group that meets once a week about “Mindset” and “communication” and it is not an easy go. There is homework, digging into the deeper self, etc. But this is my passion and I do enjoy it.
I keep learning more and more in my niche, and keep close attention to the other aspects of my business.
Yes, we cannot know everything, but learning is a wonderful journey.
Whatever I don’t have time to learn that is important to my business, I farm out and let an expert in the field do.
Thanks for this post Marc, It is the key to self development!
Blessings,
Donna
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 13th, 2011 at 2:09 am
@Donna Merrill,
Hi Donna,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I am happy that I am playing the music that you like to listen to…I love the fact that you say you are the tool for your clients. That is a great way to express the role of a Coach, teacher or Mentor. As such, we really do have to stay sharp, focused and on top of the latest trends and developments.
I also love the fact that you used the word “Ergo”…haven’t seen that one in a while.
I agree with you 150% about your Mastermind participation, as it is a great way to continue to sharpen our skills. I belong to a group that meets once a week, too and it is an hour that I really look forward to. We also focus on Mindset and Laws of Success and you really do get a chance to dig into your deeper self and it is a commitment and requires discipline, but is a passion for me, too.
To your continued success,
Marc
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Hello Marc
In these words, “We need to embrace never ending growth and development, continuous learning, and constant improvement.” you have shared an important message. . You can see the difference it makes when you compare the average achiever to the high achiever. The ideas that Brian Tracy shares in this video work. I know because I have been using these type of materials for several years. If we don’t have the Self Disciple it can be developed since it is not a trait but a skill.
Thanks
Perry A Davis Jr
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 13th, 2011 at 1:59 am
@Perry A Davis Jr,
Hi Perry,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
These ideas that Brian shares truly do work and I have been using them for years, as well. As have many, many people around the world.
It is a discipline that is essential in our overall level of achievement and it is a skill that can be developed and anyone can learn and apply this skill and find the success they desire.
To your continued success,
Marc
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You’re speaking my language, Marc.
Love this advice that you are sharing. Continuous Learning is the Prescription for overcoming temporary defeat and part of the formula for creating massive success.
When people ask me why are they struggling so much with their goals, I like to ask them a question:
1. What are you Reading?
2. What are you Watching?
3. Who are you listening to?
Answering those three questions personally to yourself will tell you if you are on a path of personal development and growth- the path of continuous learning.
Best Regards,
James
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 13th, 2011 at 1:55 am
@Coach James | Mastermind to Personal Power,
Hi Jamie,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
This is the universal language that we should all speak, but sadly…do not.
I love your 3 questions and they are important to drive awareness and for people to really assess where they are in their personal growth and development.
Thanks for all of your valuable input and leaving our readers with something to think about.
To your massive success,
Marc
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Hi, Marc,
It is my first visit to your blog. Awesome material that you have so generously shared with us.
I agree that LEARNING is crucial is everything. Our world and circumstances are constantly changing. Whoever remain in their own comfort zone will certainly become uncomfortable themselves.
In coaching others, I too would encourage them to self-educate. Yet, many people lack the discipline to do so. Having a mentor and a system in place can assist others to be accountable and more disciplined.
Viola Tam
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Marc Korn Reply:
December 13th, 2011 at 1:49 am
@Viola Tam,
Hi Viola,
Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your comment…it is greatly appreciated.
I’m so happy that you visited my blog and I hope you will visit often.
I’m very happy that you like the content.
You can subscribe to the blog and have new posts delivered directly to your inbox.
Continuous LEARNING is critical for our success and you are correct that many people lack the discipline.
Self discipline is paramount and continuous learning is a discipline that can and should be learned.
To your success,
Marc
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