Daily Encouragement: Quotes From my Buddhist Mentor
A daily dose of wisdom
One always feels uncertain when facing new challenges, but the key to growth is to overcome that fear and press onward, step by step.
— Daisaku Ikeda (from Quotations by Daisaku Ikeda)
This quote brings to mind a theory of learning I have studied that I’d like to share with you here.
The Learning Zone Model was originally developed by psychologist Lev Vygotsky but has since been highly popularized. It demonstrates how, in order to learn successfully, we must be challenged. But the balance needs to be just right: if we’re not pushed hard enough, we’re unlikely to step outside our comfort zone, but if we’re pushed too hard, we start to panic and feel overwhelmed. In both cases, the situation becomes counterproductive.
Instead, we need to aim for the “sweet spot” which is called the Learning Zone.
1. The Comfort Zone
In your everyday life, you have a range of routine tasks that you carry out with confidence. You are familiar with the task, the processes involved, and communication you need…
