You find that the action taken by you, for the sake of improvement, did not reap the desired or expected results.
Why?
You have understood the materials read or learned. And even been awarded a certification for the course attended.
You are suppose to be the expert now.
You are better informed and knowledgeable.
But why the poor performance?
One answer may lies in that you are keeping the information or knowledge picked up.
You are not using it.
You are just storing the newly acquired knowledge in your brain literally.
To be a better person, a renewed person, you have to use the information.
You have to apply the knowledge gained somewhere.
That "somewhere" has to be an area whereby you can demonstrate and monitor the results after application of the knowledge.
Keeping everything will just be that. Status quo, no change or minimum change.
You need to make use of the information, review its application and do modification or customise the usage to add value to the knowledge.
You need to process the materials acquired. You need to "test" the information through some applications.
Examples:
- Do a project after picking up some programming language.
- Perform a dance after learning some new steps.
- Teach and be challenged by students / colleagues after discovering some new techniques.
Taking action and using the knowledge or skill improves productive and allows you to be efficient.
Keep trying and use information. Do not stop at "just knowing".
Learn ==> Use ==> Re-learn ==> Use
Through this concept of applying new knowledge, your desire to self-improve will definitely reap results.
The results may not be what you expected, but it will still be an answer to an action taken by you. And this is valuable feedback for further actions.
That is what self-improvement is all about. Don't you agree?
Cheers to a better you!
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