As we attempt to learn something new there is a learning curve that exists. I’m not sure where the term originated, but over time it has become an established saying that refers to the amount of time that it takes to become knowledgeable or apt with...

As we attempt to learn something new there is a learning curve that exists. I’m not sure where the term originated, but over time it has become an established saying that refers to the amount of time that it takes to become knowledgeable or apt with a topic or new skill. As we go through life this learning curve can become more daunting and scary to us. When we are kids learning is everywhere and often times we meet it head on, but as we get older we let society and external forces dictate our idea of the learning curve and what it will take to achieve success.    Today, we discuss our own lives and some of the frustrations that have come with taking on new tasks and challenges. There lies a want and need to be able to figure things out much quicker than we normally think they should take. We underestimate what it will take to achieve something in the short term and we overestimate what we can achieve over a long period of time. These ideas aren’t new or novel, but if we can begin to analyze and notice the struggles and the why behind the learning curve it can make it a little more tolerable while we are in it, until we embark on the next learning curve.    As we assess where we are at in our learning journey it can become easier to cope with our position if we remember why we started in the first place. The why behind our starting point is often forgotten in the day to day operations of a big goal or dream. Try to zoom out and look at the big picture when things are looking insurmountable. The learning curve is only daunting until you come out on the other side and become a master. Then it starts all over again. Happy Holidays!

Learning Curve