Process Essay: The Importance Of Taking Action

Section Two: The Importance of Taking Action

In chapter one, we discussed what motivation is and why it is important that we know the things we can do to motivate ourselves in our personal and professional lives. In the last chapter you were introduced to the five step strategy which you can use to motivate yourself to learn how to take action when new opportunities are within your reach. You also used the strategy of Accelerated Learning if you completed the exercises at the end of the chapter.

Before we move to the next section of taking action, let me summarise the five steps you can take when you want to be motivated to learn.

1. START – Once you have identified where you currently are and the goals you want to achieve, you need to take a step, in any direction. If you do not move,

There are three modes of learning shallow, deep and profound.

Shallow learning is superficial. It is just like the surface of an iceberg or a plant with weak roots. This type of learning is done by the majority of individuals as they remain within their comfort zones.

Deep learning, by contrast is below the surface of the iceberg. If you use the growth of a plant as an example, the roots have been established. A person that uses deep learning will stretch themselves outside of their comfort zone. They will apply the knowledge they have gained in their own way, to their own situations. Others observing them will see growth.

Profound learning takes time. It gets to the core of the situation. A person will go into their pain zone if it will help them achieve their goal. They will naturally apply what they have learnt to a variety of situations. They will be in the minority group and will stand out from the crowd. Their growth will be noticeable by all they come into contact with. A profound learning will use both STEPS and LEARN together to make the most of opportunities when they