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Jim's Gems: Never Stop Learning

By Jim L. Smith
April 2, 2010
UPDATED WEEKLY! When we begin to think we know it all and have nothing else of importance to learn, we deny our self the opportunity to learn new things.

We must never stop learning as knowledge to us is similar to Miracle Grow for plants-it adds to our (personal) development.

When we begin to think we know it all and have nothing else of importance to learn, we deny our self the opportunity to learn new things. When we decide there is nothing else to learn, we cut ourselves off from new and enlightening experiences.

Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow. We must take advantage of those opportunities, for they are a big part of what makes us achieve and be successful. No matter how much we have achieved and accomplished, we can still receive tremendous benefit and value from new challenges. The level of learning and experience we have makes no difference, since we can always raise that level higher.

If we think we have all the answers, we should find some more questions to ask. View each new discovery as a starting point, and not as a final destination. Learning is growth that leads to expansion of our personal and professional being. We must keep on the journey to discover new

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Jim L. Smith has more than 45 years of industry experience in operations, engineering, research and development and quality management. You can reach Jim at [email protected]

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