Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
They say you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Often times when people look to improve something about themselves, they embark on this journey of self-discovery they try to read self-help books and spend time alone in introspection.
Someone looking to become more knowledgeable then might invest more time into reading and acquiring worldly information, and this seems like a good approach.
But a better option would be to try to get acquainted with intelligent individuals. Similarly, if you wish to be more humorous, start searching for those people for whom wit comes naturally, and spend much time with them. Experience can be a great teacher, but so is being in the company of those we wish to emulate.
I often forget that the best learning comes from social interaction, such as in a class setting, rather than from studying alone.
When you look for tips on getting more effective study done, being involved with others is often cited. It is said that you haven’t truly understood something if you are unable to explain it to others.
The next time you find difficulty wrapping your head around a tough concept enlist the help of a more knowledgeable friend.
Conversely, if you’ve aced a concept others seem to be struggling with, don’t hesitate to offer assistance. This will help you become more thorough in your area of study.
Students, especially those studying the arts, will greatly benefit from afterschool group discussions, and this too draws from the idea that we best learn in groups.
The same can be said for any other skill, tangible or otherwise. You can probably learn a new language on your own if you really apply yourself, but the process becomes infinitely easier with an instructor and mates to practice with. This approach is also more fun, and you’ll get to meet new people.
People who seek new friendships in their lives are often encouraged to pick up an activity, go to a class. We social creatures need social solutions to our problems, and social relations emerge as a result. Win, win.
