It is our choice - contributed by Mr Atul Kamat

Walk way at IISc, Bangalore. The worn pathway with itseshwork of light and shadow give an impression of the nature of willingness.


The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, and the willingness to learn is a choice.

In today’s fast-evolving workplace, learning is no longer optional—it’s integral to growth, both for individuals and the organizations they’re part of.

Some come with natural strengths—analytical thinking, creativity, empathy. That’s the gift. Others refine those strengths through experience, mentorship, and feedback. That’s the skill. But what truly sets people apart is the choice to keep learning, especially when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, or outside their domain.

This willingness often becomes the quiet engine behind team success, adaptability, and innovation. And when it’s absent, progress slows—not just for the individual, but for the team around them. Over time, it becomes evident, even if unspoken.

In most corporate environments, we can see the difference between those who are merely present and those who are purposefully growing. The latter tend to rise. The former tend to wonder why they’re stuck.

Growth is not always about doing more—it’s often about learning better.

Mr A Kamat
21 July 2025

Comments

  1. Arna book reading group21 July 2025 at 21:07

    I do agree with you. I have experienced many of the hurdles mentioned. With age it becomes worse when our retention capability decreases and we are unable to go ahead with completion of scheduled task. These days , I feel it is more relevant to be happy with the fruits in the basket than on the tree. Along with willingness we need to enjoy the purity of knowledge without purpose.
    Thank you for writing , Mr Kamat.

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