My daughter started learning car driving.
The instructor takes the car to wide empty roads so that she can get the basics of gear, clutch, braking etc. right.
But when we actually drive the car, the road isn’t empty. There are so many variables that come into play – cross roads, traffic, U-turns, stop lights, slopes, unexpected bumps and so on.
That is where real learning happens. That is where your instinct sharpens, skills develop and adaptability grows. These unexpected variables forces us to think on our feet and choose best responses to dynamic situations in front of you. On the road, you learn as much about yourself as you learn about the outside world.
In that sense, the road is the ultimate teacher.
What is true for car driving is true for learning anything. We learn the basics in the comfort of a classroom but real learning happens when we execute what we learn, create something new, work with others and execute our skills in a competitive ecosystem.
Technology changes, careers evolve, markets are disrupted, product ideas fail, competition keeps you on the edge – all these (and many more) variables demand adaptability and resilience.
So, prepare well in the classroom to learn the basics, then hit the road. Create something meaningful and let those unexpected variables shape your journey of learning, and making a difference.