People carry vital information, insights and knowledge. People are a vital resources and guideposts. Always be open to learning because learning can occur anywhere and sometimes in the most unlikely places and times. Always be open to learn from anyone you meet. Learn from the happy, they have overcome adversity. Learn from the sad, they grew complacent. Learn from the wise, they are repentant fools. Learn from fools, they have courage and fear nothing. Learn from the old, they fought hard battles. Learn from the young, they still can dream. Learn from the wounded, they know the meaning of healing. Learn from leaders they excelled at following. Learn from followers, they see where leaders stray. Learn from the great, they were once small. Learning opportunities are everywhere.
Whenever you meet a person you can be sure there is something you can learn from him or her. People are mobile libraries and information portals. Failure to learn and glean useful knowledge is usually because you are not alert or attentive enough. When an old person dies in an African Village it is analogous with the burning down of a vital library.
What did you learn today?
