Summary

The author reflects on the importance of continuous learning in their early career and personal growth, acknowledging their place in the larger scheme of things and the need to stay relevant.

Abstract

In the article "2024: My Year of Learning," the author discusses the significance of learning as a New Year's resolution, emphasizing that they are part of the 9% who stick to their resolutions. The author shares the reality checks encountered during the early stages of their career, which have led to a shift in perspective from feeling autonomous to recognizing the need for constant learning and development. They list numerous insights, including the acknowledgment of their current limitations and the understanding that learning is a lifelong process. The author also introduces mantras that guide their learning journey, such as the importance of starting somewhere, the necessity of knowing one's place, and the value of learning as an underrated superpower. Looking ahead, the author plans to execute what they have learned by 2025 or sooner, with the caveat that the future is uncertain.

Opinions

The author expresses surprise at discussing New Year's resolutions 60 days into the year, implying a commitment to personal growth.
They take pride in being part of the 9% who maintain their resolutions, suggesting a sense of achievement and discipline.
The author admits to an initial overconfidence in their knowledge and skills, which was corrected by the humbling experience of starting a new job.
They acknowledge the necessity of learning to reach their predestined destination and to stay relevant in their field.
The author believes that learning is an underrated superpower that starts from necessity and can lead to greater success.
They emphasize the importance of humility, recognizing one's place in various aspects of life, including their job, relationships, and spirituality.
The author plans to apply their learned knowledge in the near future, with a realistic understanding that outcomes are not guaranteed.
They sign off with a personal note, inviting readers to connect on various platforms, indicating a desire for community and shared growth.

2024: My Year of Learning

Learning — My 2024 New Year’s Resolution

I’m lowkey surprised I’m even talking about resolutions 60 days into the New Year.

And for an interesting stat, 38% of human beings make New Year’s resolutions…but only 9% of them stick to them throughout.

I’m glad I’m in the 9%.

“How?” You might ask.

“Easy.” I say.

We move on.

Reality checks

I had several reality checks last quarter as I started my early career, and yeah — there definitely is a lot to learn.

I had this “freedom” “young-adult” “autonomous” mindset which gave me superfluous control over my endeavors. All that somewhat changed when I started a job and could hear my conscience saying:

“You don’t know nothing, Son.”

‘Thought he was, wrong…but yeah, he was right.

And right on the money as it should be.

The reality checks?

I must learn.
I’m not there yet.
I don’t know a lot.
I have a long way to go.
I don’t know everything.
There is a lot for me to learn.
I’m not at an end-all-be-all state.
I’m not where I want to be at yet.
There is a lot that I indeed don’t know.
Times are changing — I can’t stay stagnant.
I probably won’t know everything forever.
I’m no longer a student in school, but I am forever a student of life.
I must learn if I’m to stay relevant to the times and self-actualize myself.
I shouldn’t be entitled as a college grad making real money for the first time.
As a recent college grad, you aren’t entitled to it all. Making more money than in your undergrad doesn’t imply that you’ve made it yet.
I have a predestined destination that I want to reach, and to get there, I must learn all there is to it.

Mantras

Fortunately enough, every cloud has a silver lining.

And mine just so happens to be learning.

To which, I learned the following:

Learning is an underrated superpower.
We start out of necessity and then gravitate towards luxury.
We all start somewhere; small beginnings are pivotal to our greater success.
I must know my place always: In my job, my relationships, within myself, and with God.

For now, I must know where exactly I want to go within X years, and so far, I have an idea of that.

2025 or sooner (Fall 2024) will be a season of execution — executing on what I’ve learned. No guarantees, of course — we’ll see when we get there.

Until then, I must learn.

Peace,

~T.K.K

Originally written on Carerra’s Chronicles.
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