Teachability Truths

1. Nothing is interesting if you are not interested.
2. Successful people view learning differently from those who are unsuccessful.
3. Learning is meant to be a lifelong pursuit. Talented people can be the toughest to teach. One of the paradoxes of life is that the things that initially make you successful are rarely the things that keep you successful. You have to remain open to new ideas and be wiling to learn new skills. J. Konrad Hole advises,
• If you cannot be teachable, having talent won't help you.
• If you cannot be flexible, having a goal won't help you.
• If you cannot be grateful, having abundance won't help you.
• If you cannot be mentorable, having a future won't help you.
• If you cannot be durable, having a plan won't help you.
• If you cannot be reachable, having success won't help you.
4. Pride is the number one hindrance to teachability.
1. The problems with pride:
   • Pride closes our minds to new ideas.
   • Pride closes our minds to feedback.
   • Pride prevents us from admitting mistakes.
   • Pride keeps us from making needed changes.
2. How to overcome a pride problem:
   • Recognize and admit your pride.
   • Express gratitude often.
   • Laugh at yourself.

Source: Talent Is Never Enough. Discover the Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent (2007) by John C. Maxwell.