When in old age should we start to learn?

When in old age should we start to learn?

"Can’t teach an old dog new tricks"? Perhaps these days kids may feel so! i don't subscribe to this, though.

It’s easier now than ever to 'start' learing, i feel. Regardless of age or where we're, with the variety of study options available now, there is no better time to start studying than now. 

Some strong reasons why it’s never too late to start:

* We have time and flexible too as well as means and options. And especially for those of us, who couldn't satisfy the urge to study some thing, it is now easier than ever to make such dreams. And we can study at our own pace.

* We can some personal fulfilment. 

We will end up feeling personally fulfilled and be proud of our achievement. Knowing how much we had to sacrifice, and we couldn't succeed, will surely increase our overall happiness.

* Studying always will add to our skills we already have and will allow us to explore other opportunities in our social groups. Also it adds great benefits for our creativity and improves our problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.

Now:

Reasons galore are there for why we should never 'stop learning'. That's one of the best things life has taught us. Look at the most successful men. Warren Buffet spends most of his time reading. Most entrepreneurs in the world don't act like they know everything. They all Know that they have to continuously learn to be successful.

For us to live life to the fullest, we must continually look for ways to improve the quality of life. 

Self-growth is key for us to live fulfilling lives.

What are the advantages?

* We will become happier. Studies show that the more we study, the happier we we will be. And at old age, we decide our own goals, and our happiness is not reliant on others. 

* And we will stay humble. When we have decided to learn as much as possible, there's less of a chance that we will become arrogant. True charmers don't make themselves look smart, they make others look smart. And when people see that we are trying to learn, it makes them liking you that much easier.

We must aim at every interaction to give us a chance to learn new  things. No matter whom we meet, there is always something valuable to learn from the encounter.

* We'll become a great teacher.

The only way to mastery is through teaching. One of the best feelings in the world is teaching others what you've learned. Not only will it affect the person you're teaching, but also they in turn will teach others.

Now:

Should we ever stop learning?

It's never easy to master any subject. 

A quick google search will bring you to countless resources for digging into a new topic. 

i can read a few relevant articles, pick up a recommended book, download an PDF guide, and even join a Facebook group to discuss what i'm learning. And all of this is amazing. 

i can go from novice to expert in a few short weeks, and come up with an informed and strategic plan to tackle a challenge, or start a new Topic.

My problem is that the availability of information and the endless means by which to acquire it can create an analysis paralysis that amounts to intellectual procrastination. There's always something else to read, listen to, or study, and i never feel like i've internalized "enough" to take the next step. 

"Just one more article..." turns into 3, or 5 or 12, and suddenly another week's gone by, without forwarding to DD progress!

Ideas are great, but they're everywhere. Timely and strategic execution on those ideas is what helps me to win. 

While reading, listening and learning might FEEL like progress, until i put those resources down and sent to DD, i'm no closer to accomplishing the original goal.

In Sum:

Studying at any age and at any stage in our life is possible. It is a great way to upskill, and follow our passions for which we never had the opportunity. 

It is never too late to have this thought!

Just as to get associated with Satsangs. Can "ChAi Masti" give a lead?