Some of the most successful people in business have made a habit of dedicating at least one hour of their day to learning.
When I started this habit years ago, it was to imitate the people I admired in the business world.
For example, Bill Gates said he spends an hour reading every day. Warren Buffett spends five to six hours reading newspapers and annual reports. And Elon Musk reportedly used to read up to ten hours a day.
So what are they reading?
Anything and everything they can get their hands on.
They are reading books about history and science and economics. They are reading articles about the latest breakthroughs in technology and medicine.
They are reading novels, biographies, and anything else that might pique their interest. And by doing so, they are giving themselves a leg up on the competition.
Because the more you know, the better equipped you are to make informed decisions, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions.
Learning something new daily makes you brighter, sharper, and more prepared to take on whatever challenges come your way.
So, how can you start spending an hour every day learning something new?
Everyone I suggest this to usually has the same answer, and I will interject now - you do have the time!
Set aside a time each day just for learning.
Start with Monday - Friday if you enjoy doing nothing on your weekends.
Whether first thing in the morning or last thing at night, pick a time that works for you and stick to it.
Then, find something interesting to read and get started!
Look for opportunities to learn something new in your everyday life.
We often have opportunities to learn right before us, but we dont even realize it.
Make a point of attending events and meetings that will teach you something new.
You can take an online course or sign up for newsletters from experts in your field.
Technology has made it easier than ever before to have access to high-quality information and education without even leaving our homes or offices. So please take advantage of it!
Its time to start learning!
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Thats it for this week!
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Thanks, and stay awesome,
Niall
Founder @ Codú