I had graduated from my dream school and moved to work at a school in a city with a competitive environment. Little by little, as I transitioned from being a student to an administrator, my mindset shifted from one of openness and learning to one of achievement and self-protection.
Getting into a graduate program has reminded me of the joy of approaching life as a student. Being a working professional can make one feel that our sole existence is to produce results, but the learning should never stop.
My co-worker said the other day that his goal each year is to be a rookie at something so that he never gets into a rut. I think that's a great approach to life (and aging)!
When I finish my days on earth, I want to feel like I completed the degree of life to the best of my ability. No matter what I may have accomplished, I want to know that I had a teachable attitude and learning spirit.
Is this not one iteration of what Paul describes in 2 Timothy 4:7?
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