The student and the travel were about to part ways when the student asked, “As I continue my travels, who else should I listen to as I continue my journey? Who are the best teachers?” The traveler thought about the question for a moment and replied, “It’s been my experience that the wisest counsel has [...]
“If I were to want one thing,” asked the student, “what should I want?” “Not to want,” replied the traveler.
Isaac Walton’s motto was “Study to be quiet.” It’s a wonderful saying and holds a great deal of wisdom. In this era of smartphones, email, Twitter, and 24-hour news, we all need some quiet time for reflection. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Being quiet is, surprisingly, hard. It requires work. It might even [...]
The traveler and the child were resting under a tree when the child asked, “What new insights have you come to lately?” The traveler looked up at the child and paused a long time before answering. “It’s not so much that I’ve come to any new insights lately as it is I’ve learned to drop [...]
One summer day, the traveler and the student were walking in the land of the north when they came upon a lake. In the middle of the lake was a small island. “What’s that?” asked the child. “The Isle of Wisdom,” replied the traveler. “How do you get to it?” “All I can tell you [...]
“Ne te quaesiveris extra.” So begins Ralph Waldo Emerson’s classic book, Self-Reliance. The Latin phrase translates to “Do not search outside yourself.” It is wonderful advice. It is easy to think and believe that everyone else needs to unlearn. The true key to unlearning, however, is to focus on yourself. Related posts: A Man Unlearns [...]
The concept of unlearning might seem pointless to some people. So, too, might the idea of doing something that makes you uncomfortable. The surprising thing is this: If you do something out of your comfort zone, it widens your circle of comfort. It this same way, unlearning enhances your awareness of how much you don’t [...]
Jack Uldrich is an acclaimed global futurist, compelling keynote speaker and best-selling author. His past works include, The Next Big Thing is Really Small: How Nanotechnology Will Change the Future of Your Business; Jump the Curve: 50 Strategies to Help You Company Stay Ahead of Emerging Technology; Unlearning 101:101 Lessons in Thinking … [More About Jack..]