A Work In Progress
First and foremost, Thanks! to James Ebear for re-posting the newsletter to reach a wider audience. I genuinely appreciate your outward show of support. With Gratitude - Anthony
We are all a Work-in-Progress -- Would You Agree?
1.) Faith Every Day
If we didn't have faith in our ability to learn new things as we grow, wouldn't life be a less interesting? Or a lot less interesting? From the time we are children, we are students. We are taught by our parents, teachers, and those around us who make an impression on our daily lives. As adults, we commence to a different type of learning. The foundational building blocks are within us, and changes must be made depending on where we are on life's journey.
2.) Joy Every Hour
We've all heard the phrase "life-long learner." Whether we agree with the phrase or concept, I believe most of us would agree that there is something new to be learned every day. It is easy for me to find joy in the learning process.
Stop and think about something you learned in the last two weeks of 2025 that gave you joy? And share that with someone.
3.) Love Every Minute
I believe we can love to learn. Sure, there are things that won't excite us that we have to learn. It might be some basic financial principles that will help you feel secure that next months bills can be paid. Or, a skill you need to become better as you go about your workday. An Excel spreadsheet comes to mind. I'm always amazed when I see someone who has a noticeable proficiency with that particular program.
So, yes, we may find after the fact that we can love--or learn to love--whatever that is for you. The "Love" can be further be found when you accept the opportunity to teach that specific skill or proficiency to someone else, making them better at what they do. I would go -all-in- on a bet that every parent wants to see their children Excel! (Ha, 微软 !)
4.) Hope in Each Second
Perseverance and Persistence are two key factors in the learning process. My hope this year, for all of you, is that you find one thing you can have faith you will learn, love--or learn to love-- the process, feel joy for having learned it yourself, and even more when you teach someone else, and an increased hope and the confidence to do it again.
Whether its James Clear 's principle on "habit-stacking" or the long-game persistence and perseverance to become an expert using Malcolm Gladwell 's "10,000-hour rule", go excel at something new! And then teach someone so they can excel!
Choose Hope -
Anthony
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