The Birthing Cave, Sedona, Arizona.
Choose Learning
Most people, when they hear I’m converting my van, say something along the lines of “Oh, I could never do that.” And while I understand the sentiment, I completely disagree with the statement. They may not be interested in building a van, but I fully believe they’re capable of it.
Because, while it can be challenging and overwhelming at times, nothing I’ve done so far is unlearnable. And none of it requires high levels of talent or intelligence. Even prior experience, while helpful, is not necessary.
But one thing is:
An eagerness to learn.
Trust me, when I started this process I was fully aware of how much I didn’t know. And it was paralyzing (and still is at times, if I’m being honest). Yet I have been so eager to learn—to figure it out—that all of the doubts and fears previously holding me back became background noise.
My eagerness to learn became my secret weapon.
Think about it this way: if perfection were my goal, every mistake made along the way would be aggravating. But since learning has been my goal, every mistake was seen as chock-full of valuable information and a golden opportunity to get it right next time. Same exact activities, but a completely different perspective, outcome and experience.
I’m not trying to talk you into building a van—I don’t care where you dedicate your energy. I just want you to understand what I’ve come to understand, that even if you don’t have all the necessary skills or knowledge now, you are absolutely capable of learning them along the way.
Learning is the key.
If you choose learning, above all else, the rest will just fall into place.
Choose learning.
"The only belief that matters is the conviction that, if I put time and energy into getting better at something, I will actually get better at that thing.” -Tom Bilyeu
BONUS: Below you will find a link to a fantastic conversation between Tom Bilyeu (quoted above) and Dr. John Delony that really ties into what I wrote about this week (and so much more). Click the link below to check it out.
