Throughout the talk, "A Child of God" by Elder Henry B. Eyring, Eyring explores what it means to be a true learner. He gives his insight on how to "pursue excellence and humility simultaneously" (Eyring 2) as well as characteristics on being a good learner. I thoroughly enjoyed this article. In the LDS faith, we are constantly encouraged to pursue education but it is rare to have a step by step understanding of how to obtain that zeal for learning. Eyring's steps provide an easy way for any individual to become a diligent learner. The words throughout this article provided comfort as I start my second semester at BYU. Between 14 credits, a social life, a church calling, and a love for sleep it is difficult to balance everything at hand. Eyring provides a way for us to be successful in the face of so many tasks calling our name. I would highly recommend reading this article as a way to understand the steps necessary to become a "great learner."
I definitely agree. Pursuing excellence and humility simultaneously is a task that I plan on working on throughout my life. I would like to add that I think his talk addresses becoming a great learner not only in school, but also in life altogether.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. I'm right there with you, feeling like life is hard to balance. I actually was talking to my dad a while ago about this. He is a successful lawyer, an active church servant, and a great father and husband, but when we were talking about finding balance in life he said, "Let me know when you figure it out." I'm grateful with you for talks like this that help us figure it out.
ReplyDeleteYou will continue to be a great learner as you share what you have learned about Christ with the people of Bolivia.
ReplyDeleteIn relating with the last 3 comments, in pursuing excellence one must have patient. Sooner or later it will pay off.
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