3 Levels of Learning

What is the most powerful way to learn? 

Learning is essential to fulfilment.

Learning how to learn has surprisingly helped our coachees to:

- Restfully take their first week away from email for 25 years

- Joyfully take couples away days amidst the chaos of young children and building a business

- Care compassionately for loved ones who are suffering from chronic illness

The concept of 3 levels of learning came to me after spending time with inspirational teachers.

I met Charlie Morley, a four-time Hay House author, in Tallinn, Estonia. Over dinner he shared an interesting story. 

When he was living at Kagyu Samye Dzong Buddhist Centre in London, he wouldn't just learn concepts from the teachers, he would go out to eat with them. 

He would watch how they interacted with the staff. He would observe their attitude, behaviour and identity. 

This is the highest level of learning, where you will receive the most profound insights for implementation. 

These are the 3 levels of learning:  

1. Conceptual Level 

Whilst reading this email and watching this video, your mind is scanning for concepts and new information to give you that burst of dopamine - the 'molecule of more'. 

Learning purely focused on information is helpful but not deep. 

Reading books and listening to podcasts may feel good, but without implementation it leads to frustration. 

Every time you engage in learning ask yourself, "What is a micro shift I could make today based on these learnings?" 

2. Thinking Level 

Working as a coach, I notice that people invest in their futures because they believe in this simple truth:

"Better thoughts, better life."

Hearing Steven Bartlett speak live taught me so much about how he approaches decisions. He inspired me to be more bold and more courageous - something I know many entrepreneurs can struggle with. 

Try to go and listen to your favourite speakers live, with the following intention:

"How can I be inspired by the WAY they think and speak? How do they think differently?"

3. Attitude Level 

This is the highest level of learning - to swim in the energy of those who have accomplished extraordinary feats. 

 Here you learn about:

 - How they gesture

 - Their facial expressions

 - Their tone

 - Their default habits

I feel blessed to have learnt from clients who have had entrepreneurial success. There is one characteristic they all share -

The speed of implementation.

They close the gap between idea and action. Consequently, they learn faster than those of us who get stuck in analysis paralysis. 

One successful entrepreneur even took out their phone mid-conversation and implemented a new business idea within seconds, right in front of me. 

A lesson not to be forgotten. 

Here is what you can do to learn at this level - be bold, go to events and introduce yourself with interest but without attachment. 

You will be amazed by how far it will get you. 

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In this video you will hear inspiring stories and learn essential truths that will help you grow faster on your journey. 

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1 Quote

"Close the gap between idea and implementation." 

1 Question

What is a micro shift I could make today based on these learnings?  

1 Quality

The love of learning.

Never let the love of learning fade - growth is an essential human need.