3 Techniques to Never Stop Learning

1. Embrace the mind of a child

Young children ask why incessantly and always want to touch and play with everything. This is how they learn about the world. I try to maintain a playful attitude and childlike curiosity at all times, especially in business. Whenever I see a successful company doing something different, I think, What do they know that I don’t? How can I do something similarly innovative?

2. Put yourself in the hands of a trusted teacher

Years ago, I began speaking at conferences. I would speak onstage for 15 minutes, and afterward, people would line up to say hello. Although I enjoyed this, the more I became the expert, the less I learned and grew. I decided to put myself in the hands of a business consultant who inspired me to grow my business in ways I hadn’t thought of. Athletes, musicians, and actors all have coaches and advisors. If these people, who are experts in their fields, have coaches, then why shouldn’t we?

3. Read

Sometimes the best teachers and mentors are books. This is why I established “Ramit’s Book-Buying Rule.” It goes like this: If you’re even thinking about buying a book, just do it. Don’t waste time debating, looking up reviews or asking others for their opinions. Getting even one idea from a book makes it worth the time and money. Over time, you’ll start to discover new ways to achieve your goals. As leadership and executive coach Marshall Goldsmith once said, “What got you here won’t get you there.” It all starts with being a student for life.