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What new skills and strengths am I acquiring?

What new skills and strengths am I acquiring?

Am I staying ahead? Am I progressing?
How am I enriching myself? When was the last time I tried to learn a new skill? When did I read a book? Have I stopped learning?
Learning should not stop after our college or university. It should continue even after our formal education. We should continue to upgrade ourselves. Get yourself a mentor to inspire you. Be a life long learner. Ask yourself to find out.
• What I have not taken the time to learn about?
• What new things am I learning?
• Do I spend enough time on my education?
• What I need to stop?
• What are some things I need to unlearn?
• Will you be my mentor?
• Who is my critic?
• Who has qualities that I aspire to develop?
• Am I becoming better everyday?
Figure out what you need to learn, unlearn and re-learn. What new skills you need to build for achieving your goals?
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