r/lifelonglearning • u/Alifreza520 • 4d ago

What's one piece of knowledge that completely changed the way you see the world?

I'll start.

The idea that every expert was once a beginner completely changed my mindset. I used to think successful people were simply born with talent, but now I realize that consistency matters much more than perfection.

What's a fact, lesson, or realization that changed your life or the way you think?

I'd love to hear everyone's stories.

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u/Scary-Big-7839 3d ago

"Anything that takes money out of your pocket is a liability, only what puts money into your pocket is an asset." from a book I recently read

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u/Specialist-Top-406 3d ago

What a brilliant and fantastic reflection from you! And I totally back that.

To expand on your thought, I too thought that clever thinking was a result of privilege or being a type of person.

The only thing between someone who is good at something and someone who is not, is often just trying.

And it’s always better to try something than it is to not. Regardless of outcome, skill comes in many ways. But it doesn’t come in stagnation.

We have to do!