Living a Life of Learning
If you ask me for two words that define my professional career, I would probably tell you Curious and Connections. I have centered my work life around these two words for almost 11 years. And when I think about these two words more closely, I realize that they also describe my perspective on life.
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Living a Life of Learning
I have worked for my current employer for 11 years. In that time, I have had the privilege of getting to know amazing people across different lines of business. I have built connections with so many people all across the world. Every day, I am in virtual meetings with colleagues in India, Mexico, and more US states than I can count. I am connecting with people in Seattle, Chicago, Phoenix, and New York City. These connections allow me to get my work done and continue to grow our business.
I am also a very curious person. My role as a product manager requires me to do constant discovery with new teams, new processes, and new products. I am always challenged to step outside my comfort zone and learn something new.
These two principles apply in my life on the farm and with my personal clients that I work with daily.
I don’t know nearly enough about farm life. I have to research new recipes, garden plans, and, of course, the ongoing learning involved in adding chickens and other farm animals.
I am always learning and connecting website clients with new opportunities and places to grow.
I can’t stop experimenting with new crafts. My current thing to learn all about is getting my vintage Singer sewing machine up and running so I can sew some craft projects.
For me, connecting and learning new things is just in my nature. But how do we cultivate that with the next generation?
Offer opportunities for new growth
- Invite your kids into the kitchen to learn to cook.
- Enlist their help in planning the next vacation.
- Take them to the library or set up their Libby account.
- Visit museums, national parks, or sculpture gardens.
Provide books in your home
Yes, I am quite aware that anything we want to know about is right here on the phone or computer. But there’s something special about having actual books to hold in our hands.
Teach kids how to find answers
When our kids were growing up, if they had questions about their faith or the Bible, we would answer their questions, but most often we would also pull out Wilmington’s Guide to the Bible or the Bible Knowledge Commentaries. In fact, when our daughter graduated from high school, we made sure she had her own copy to take with her to college.
Here is a great resource for older kids. The Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids has over 750 common Bible terms paired with concise definitions to enhance their understanding of the people, places, and things of the Bible. Fascinating images, illustrations, maps, and reconstructions are featured throughout to increase comprehension and help kids apply key terms and truths of the Bible.
This unique reference resource is perfect for use at home, church, or school and created to grow with your kids as they grow in Christ.
How do you ensure our next generations are living a life of learning? I’d love to hear. your favorite tips!
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