Be determined to learn

I have a theory that between the ages of 14 and 25 you know everything. We have all seen it in our kids or other kids; we have all been there when we were that age. Now, it is quite possible that it will happen earlier, as I am seeing in our two (2), but, for the most part, somewhere during this time in everyone's life, we sense that we know everything.

During this all knowing stretch in our lives, we feel as though our parents are extremely challenged and we wonder how they make it through life with as little knowledge as they have. But, somewhere along the way, sometime around the age of 25, we begin to realize that they are pretty wise and it is we that are lacking knowledge and wisdom.

Today's word is a quote from Zig Ziglar that says, "If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you."

We do experience this time of all-knowing in our lives but most of us grow through it and come out on the other side wiser and smarter. If we approach things in life as opportunities to learn and grow and develop, we might be surprised at how much we learn and grow and develop. I try to remind folks all the time that I don't know much but I am trying to learn every day. 

Be willing to listen and learn. Be determined to gather all you can from anyone you can. If we aren't willing to learn, if we aren't willing to listen, we are destined to stop growing and to stay where we are. If on the other hand, though, we are determined to learn everything we can, especially from those that love us and want the best for us, we will grow and become wise enough to pass it along. Be determined to learn.

Be Blessed,

Mickey T