The other day, my GP told me that some of his colleagues – other doctors – are afraid not to learn something new. It got me thinking—maybe it’s not the learning they fear, but admitting they don’t know something to begin with.
That made me think.
The most important skill I have – the one I consider my biggest achievement – is that I am not afraid to learn. In fact, I want to improve. But what are these other doctors really afraid of?
It’s not learning itself. It’s admitting.
It’s about admitting that you have gaps in your skills. That what you’ve done so far is not enough. That there are things others might understand better than you – and being okay with that. Because that is the key to growth.
If you truly want to be better at what you do, you have to start by accepting that you don’t know everything.
Take my GP, for example. I pay triple the tax for his services, yet every time I see him, he points out something that isn’t working properly and tries to fix it. He’s not just ignoring the issues – he’s trying to improve the system, make it more efficient, and reduce waiting times. That’s why I’m willing to pay more – because I value someone who actively works to make things better.
And if you approach life with that same mindset—recognising there’s always something to learn—you’ll keep improving every day. It doesn’t have to be something big. Even the smallest improvement, filling just one gap in your skills, can make a difference.
Because when you grow, people notice. They see the value in what you do. And they’ll be willing to pay more for something that stands out—something they can’t get just anywhere.
It’s not just about what you sell or how good it is. It’s about how good you make people feel.
So, if there’s one thing I want you to take from this, it’s this:
Admit to yourself that you don’t know everything. Be okay with learning. Understand that every single day, there’s something new that can make you better. And then, actually go for it.
Wake up every morning and say: I want to expand my knowledge. I want to end today better than I started it. If you keep that mindset, I promise you—you will achieve more.