Esalen, Big Sur
A simple equation for learning:
Plus. Equal. Minus.
Plus: Find a mentor who is wiser and more knowledgeable than you. Learn everything you can from them- skills, mindset, habits, principles.
Equal: Surround yourself with peers who are also learning and growing with you. Ask questions and share insights with those who are on the same path. Experience the struggles and triumphs together. Your equals help normalize the ups and downs of the learning curve.
Minus: Find someone you can teach. Teaching a skill or concept means you must first understand the material well enough to simplify it for another person. Teaching is a powerful way to solidify learning.
This applies to all areas of life. There are always mentors we can learn from, peers we can learn with, and people we can teach.