Simplifying the process of learning with interesting slides and simpler format so that it can be used for all and sundry.

1. Learning and the Process of Learning
Identifying the mental blocks ….

2. Learning and Laziness
Several types of mental blocks keep us from moving
forward in our thinking.
The largest and most formidable block is: LAZINESS
In one area of life or another, most of us can be
idle, passive or inert.
When we become rooted in laziness, and unwilling
to make an exertion, we do not move on.
Immense motivation and effort are required to move
the Laziness block aside.

3. Learning and Fear
 Learning
new things can involve a confrontation with the unfamiliar
and the unknown.
 When this happens we can rub up against another block : FEAR.
 Many fears are based on imagined perceptions rather than on reality.
 The effect of fear is to make us over cautious, to avoid risks, and to
protect ourselves from any perceived danger.
 Fear prevents us from taking any step towards a new learning, but the
only route to learning something that is blocked by fear, is through
the fear itself.
 Don’t run away, face the fear in the face and take small steps at a
time.
 As the goal is approached, fear will diminish, while confidence
increases.

4. Learning and Mistakes
 In
just about anything, there is a chance that something will go
wrong.
 Because of factors beyond our control and because our knowledge
of things is inevitably incomplete, there is always the possibility of
mistakes.
 In our culture we maintain a strong association between making
mistakes and being a failure.
 Hence, Fear of making a mistake becomes a major block.
 Mistakes are opportunities for learning, and errors are essential to
the learning process.
 They tell us when to examine things more closely and try a new
approach.

5. Learning and Mistakes
contd….
 Mistakes are a transition between knowing and not knowing.
 Without mistakes, there is no learning, there is
no progress.
 Mistakes provide impetus to carry out a change
that is required,
but not been carried through due to lack of motivation.
 Keep track of mistakes and use them as a guide to improving.

6. “We must expect to fail... but fail in a
learning posture, determined not to repeat
the mistakes, and to maximize the
benefits from what is learned in the
process.”
… Ted Engstrom (American Social Leader)

7. Learning Vs. being a “Know All”
 Another mental block is the idea that you already know as much
as there is to know.
 Either subtly or not so subtly we holds on to favourite ideas,
beliefs and points of view,
 We make our positions unwaveringly firm, defending them with
all our energy.
 With this attitude, no real learning can happen.

8. Learning Vs. “Know It all”….cont
“Never become so much of an expert
that you stop gaining expertise. View
life as a continuous learning
experience.”
… Denis Waitley (American Author)

9. Learning and Change
 Learning
involves change – in viewpoint, in understanding, in
attitude and in approach.
 Reluctance to accept change becomes a major block in the
learning process.
When
we think we already know everything about
something, we stop the learning process.
 We must possess a willingness to refine our positions.
 If
we think we are the best we can be, we leave no room for
improvement.

10. •The purpose of learning is growth, and our
minds, unlike our bodies, can continue
growing as we continue to live.
•Develop a passion for learning. If you do,
you will never cease to grow.