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I am excited to talk with you about lifelong learning as principle number 9 of the 12 Prosperity Pillars.  Principle number 9 says I Am Committed to Lifelong Learning.  

Napoleon Hill said: 

“What the mind of man can conceive and believe it can achieve.”  

You really are powerful.  I know you can achieve great things!  So, let's talk about how lifelong learning plays a key role in that picture.   

Learning Versus Reading

Now, you may be thinking that you already know you need to keep learning and constantly read.  But I'm not just talking about reading.  I’m talking about a lifelong learning process as much as the act of learning. 

The application of knowledge is as important as the act of learning. When you're committed to lifelong learning you're not just reading, listening to a podcast, watching videos, or going to live events.  You’re actually applying the knowledge.  

Let me explain what I mean by this.  Follow me as I lead you along what I like to think of as a process for creating your best life.  

The Process is actually an Equation for Creating Belief.

Learning plus application of that knowledge equals experience, this then is going to lead you to your beliefs.  

Learning + Application of Knowledge = Experience → Beliefs 

Remember, our goal is to create your ultimate destiny.  If you're not already living the life you want to live, then you have to continue to grow to create a better life.  If you’re growing, then you must also continue to expand and change your beliefs.  Learning, application and new experiences will help you to increase your beliefs. 

As you continue to learn and create new experiences, you will also expand your beliefs.  Remember, your beliefs are either validated or expanded by the learning and experiences that you have.  So how you learn should be very carefully considered.   

Be Intentional and Effective with your Learning​

The way you study should be something you intentionally think about.  It shouldn't be automatic. Meaning, you shouldn't just listen to audio books or read books.  You should really dissect the ways that you can learn and implement your know knowledge most effectively. 

For example, maybe you’re a reader.  Maybe you prefer listening to audios. Maybe you like to go to live events.  But keep in mind it's not about doing the process as much as how you internalize it.  In other words, if you are just listening to audiobooks while you're working out or driving, you're not fully growing and applying them. You're just going through the motions.  

Be honest with yourself and be specific with your intent.  Don't do things just to do them. Do them and be present, be focused, and apply them so your learning is a productive process.  

Then continue the process with repetition.  Repetition will help you to be able to learn more and more.  That's why books like Think and Grow Rich have stood the test of time. Over decades, people have read the same message.  But when they’re applying the knowledge over and over, they’re learning different things.  

Be Open and Teachable​

So, what are some keys that you can use in creating successful learning like I’ve described? Number one, you need to be open minded and teachable.  You have to be someone who learns and not just goes through the motions.  

When you think, “I've already heard that. I've already tried that” … you’re closing yourself off.  You've got to be open minded.  Because your experiences and your beliefs change as you change, your experiences may be totally different doing what may seem like the exact same thing again. 

I know with business I've heard a lot of people say things like, “We've tried that once or twice before and it didn’t work.”  That doesn't mean the situation is the same.  So be open minded and teach