Habits the Q Gave Me: No. 5
Everything you ever wanted to learn is on the internet
+ a West TX summer sky
You know that saying, “If you’re the smartest one in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” It applies to almost every circumstance –– from the company you’re working for to the friend group you surround yourself with.
But what about if you’re the only person in the room?
What about when you’re alone most of the day?
What if you’re only leaving the house maybeee 1-2x/week to go the grocery store? Because pandemic and 2020 and a7&$#st*% !!
With the time I usually spend surrounded by friends, hopping on planes for weekend adventures, and chasing the next sparkly thing, I’ve redirected into learning. Well… learning and re-watching old school The Real Housewives of NYC.
YouTube. 1,000 and 1 step-by-step articles. Online courses (@masterclass, @thebundleco.co, or straight from professionals who host their own online classes –– shout out to @lindsaydavenportphotos) Books. And my very favorite (esp. for expanding your mind on things you didn’t even know existed) ––—PODCASTS !!
the podcasts i listen to every week!
I’ve always loved podcasts, but my goodness has this corona situation changed them for me. Instead of fun for drives or nice for at work when doing mindless tasks, they’ve become a lifeline.
Some of the smartest, most encouraging, most well-read minds have been sitting at the table with me during this pandemic (read: going on walks with me in this crazy TX summer heat). And dang, does it just feel so good to be the most clueless one in the room!
You don’t have to know your mentors for them to be your mentors and you don’t have to know your teachers to be enrolled in their class. You don’t have go back to college or pay hefty tuition for a master’s degree to level up in whatever it is holding you back. Graphic design, learning another language, how to edit videos, changing my poor understanding of nutrition, and mastering the splits is the list I’m working through.
XO,
✨D
P.S. Nvm… scratch the last one! I got carried away & will drink wine instead🤸🏻♀️😉