The Paradox of Learning: The Willingness to Learn And The Dislike of Being Taught
Learning is a lifelong and desirable pursuit
"I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught."—Winston Churchill
Have you ever been through this kind of paradox where you have the curiosity and readiness to learn, but at the same time don't like being taught?
Well, this is a common human sentiment about the difference between learning and being taught.
So let’s take a peek into these aspects of the quote from Winston Churchill:
- “Always ready to learn.”
- “Not always like being taught.”
“Always Ready to Learn”
When you’re ready to learn, you’ll find it easy to naturally express your eagerness or openness to learn new things.
You'll be holistically willing to acquire knowledge, grow, and improve yourself. Furthermore, oftentimes we picture learning as self-motivated, and an active process that’s in alignment with our curiosities and interests.
Which is true.
When you don't have interest in anything, you'll never be curious to learn or seek knowledge. So… if you're someone who's always ready…
