I don’t believe learning is a good investment. Why? Because learning doesn’t actually mean anything. The modern definitions for the word learn include things like “becoming acquainted with”, “to memorize”, and “to gain a habit by experience”.
Learning doesn’t include knowledge. I believe that our modern version of learning inhibits success. It encourages “dabbling”. To be successful we cannot dabble or merely memorize, become acquainted with, or become reactive with our experiences. We must KNOW. I don’t learn to learn, I want to know and be certain. If we look at the word know it literally means “cognition”. Cognition is defined as the act or process of knowing; the product of such a process. You see everything in life is cause and effect. Learning is the cause and knowing is the effect. Our modern culture has separated the cause and the effect. Our world is full of billions of people who learn and know nothing. What is the measure of knowledge? Results. If someone does not have results, this person does not possess knowledge.
Learning is a scapegoat. I talk to too many young people who use college as an excuse to opt out of productivity. They believe that learning disqualifies them from having to work and earn an income. I study 4 hours per day 5 days per week. I basically put in the same energy and effort as a college student. I also run a successful business and build out the other areas of my life. I believe one of the reasons learning is a bad investment is because it is often just an excuse to sit on the bench.
We do not know the origin of what we’re learning. Just because it’s in a text book doesn’t mean it’s true. Just because a teacher said it doesn’t mean that it’s not inaccurate. Just because an older person believes it doesn’t mean it’s right. When we learn things, we are listening to the subjective agreements of another person. There is not always evidence that what is being said is correct. Furthermore, many times the information is just being regurgitated from another source. It’s like a game of telephone. Somebody made up an idea, agreed with the idea, sold others on agreeing with the idea, and then it gets passed down from generation to generation as reality. We don’t even know the guy who came up with it. We don’t even know where he got it from. Knowledge comes from observation of what works in the real world and this is measured by results produced.
If your life is not going the way you want it to, then there is something you don’t know. It doesn’t mean you aren’t “learning”. In fact, you probably are and that is one of the problems. There are only 3 reasons you’re not succeeding. You either don’t have the knowledge, you do have knowledge but its wrong, or you do have knowledge but you’re misapplying it.
Stop learning about money and start knowing about money. To do this is very easy and in fact, I can help. Click here to get started. We will sit down and look at your current finances, look at your goals, and begin observing what is working and what simply isn’t. This process will help you dig through the mysteries in your financial life and gain certainty. If you’d like to learn more, you can also click here.
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Jerry Fetta
Jerry Fetta is a husband, son of Yahweh, Entrepreneur and owner of 5 privately held businesses. Jerry lives in Alaska with his wife and 2 dogs. His no-nonsense approach to business, finances, and life speaks truth and provides clarity to his clients and followers. His personal mission in life is to empower millions of leaders to own their God-given, ultimate potential
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