what motivates you to learn new things?

When I see a somali doing better then me other then that nothing

sophisticate said:

Keeping an open mind by taking a different point of view. Being an agent provocateur to myself and checking my biases/blind spots. Crushing my hubris by never feeling like I've arrived intellectually. Realizing that I'm always a student even when I'm teaching.

Loving the process of acquiring knowledge formally through education and informally through lived-experience.

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Acquiring knowledge forces you to be uncomfortable, thus leading to mental growth.This growth then allows you to increase in knowledge and eventual power.

I only learn things to expand my view. So in the future the scope of my understanding has expanded enough to increase the possibility of recognizing an opening and take opportunity of certain situations.

People say that knowledge is power. Well that is true, but acquiring good knowledge and use it in reality is more important. And that is a skill that should be improved throughout one's lifetime.

People learn whether they like it or not. Some people are just more aware and active in their approach, while others let it flow through the subconscious without giving it real effort.

Your life is indirectly controlled by others. I personally believe a human should try to obtain as much control and power over his own life, and knowledge is the solution to this problem. Be more active in your approach and improve your character.