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Issue 2 > Eleven ways to enrich your life by learning something new.

Eleven ways to enrich your life by learning something new.

Ryan Stewart details some out-of-the-box knowledge boosters.

'When I learn something new—and it happens every day—I feel a little more at home in this universe, a little more comfortable in the nest.'
Bill Moyers

We often get so entrenched in our daily routines that we forget to learn on a daily basis. Family, work, and social networking are all great ways to grow and enjoy life. They provide new experience and insight while offering endless opportunites for daily learning.

But learning is best when it's gained through concerted effort. Here are eleven simple ways you can learn something new every day.

1 Ask. Did you ever stop to consider why children are like little knowledge sponges? They don't allow pride to prevent them from asking questions. More than anything, asking questions is the number one way to learn more every day. And while I'm guilty of letting pride stand in my way when an opportunity to verbally ask a question presents itself, I often circle the wagons by searching for and reading about my question on the internet. Then I can follow up with someone who is more knowledgeable on the subject and talk intelligently—which is often better than a one-sided lecture on a topic.

2 Read. Every day. If you have dead time, you have time to read. With the wealth of knowledge available online, there's never an excuse not to read. If a question comes to mind and you can't find an answer immediately, write it down for future investigation—this is a great way to build a reading list If a question was powerful enough to make its way into your thoughts, it's likely the answer will be powerful enough to stick around too—so it'll be there when you need it.

3 Search. Chase down answers to your most basic questions. Want to know what it means for coffee to taste 'earthy?' Spend the next several cups of coffee exploring different flavors and aromas. Ask the barista what tastes you should be looking for in your next cup. No question is so small that it doesn't have an answer worthy of you.

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