‘Have a teachable spirit; have the will to want to learn and to grow’. I wrote down this quote in one of my blog posts in 2015 and it still rings very true as I repeat it here. Teachability is what we should all strive for in 2017. It may sound simple enough, but it seems like a lot of people haven’t quite grasped this. This year will mark 10 years since I began my stint on television. It has been a tremendous journey and opened up doors that I cannot begin to count. Despite the accolades and opportunities, there’s something I have to constantly remind…to remain teachable. It isn’t always easy because there’s times I feel like I know something and don’t need it repeated to me. That I’m above a certain assignment or project. Be that as it may, if there’s any truth to it all, I either have to try express my feelings in a diplomatic way or do it anyway, see if I’ll learn something new.
Even as a mother and wife, daughter and sister, friend. I have to be willing to learn to be better as a person. I won’t be able to please everyone and I won’t get it right a lot of the time, I’ve made peace with that…but I’ll try.
Teachability. It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts (John Wooden). As long as you’re green you’re growing (Ray Kroc). Learn, grow. Try it this year and let’s meet here again in 2018 to discuss what you learnt! ??
22 comments
Shelmith ng'ang'a
January 3, 2017 at 9:31 am
Aaaww
How old was Huru in that pic??
Wow what a promising quote Janet!! I’ll try the above… God willing see you hia in 2018 To tell you what I learnt
God bless you dear❤❤
Janet Mbugua
January 3, 2017 at 9:48 am
Thanks mama! He was about 11 months old or so? Bless you and happy 2017 ❤??
Perpetual Nduku
January 3, 2017 at 9:33 am
A great piece there Janet.
There’s one characteristic that separates the successful from the unsuccessful in every walk of life: teachability.
No matter how much talent and gifting we have, if we are, or become, unteachable, we will never reach anywhere near our full potential in our careers, our callings, or our relationships.
Janet Mbugua
January 3, 2017 at 9:46 am
Thank you perpetual! Thank you for understanding what I was trying to relay and for your feedback! Bless you in 2017 ❤
Polycarpboss
January 3, 2017 at 10:56 am
Wow. Keep inspiring young girls and boys.. me included
Janet Mbugua
January 3, 2017 at 11:07 am
Huge thank you for that! I’m inspired by you all too ?❤
Mary M. Mutua
January 3, 2017 at 11:42 am
Great peace Janet. I’ll try this characteristic and see how far I’ll get.
Blessings on blessings dear.
Janet Mbugua
January 3, 2017 at 1:42 pm
Bless you too Mary! It’s certainly not easy but lots of practice and patience and I think you’ll find it rewarding ☺ Thank you for sharing your comment
Ciru.
January 3, 2017 at 1:44 pm
That’s absolutely my biggest desire this year..to have a teachable spirit and to learn as much as I can…bless you Janet!❤?
Doreen
January 3, 2017 at 2:04 pm
Happy new year Janet! You truly are blessed, thank you for being an inspiration.
I think i needed to hear this to just kick me out of my comfort zone. Learning is an endless journey.
Don’t i just Love your son! Salamu nyingi (kisses) to Him
Janet Mbugua
January 3, 2017 at 5:53 pm
Bless you Doreen! Thanks a lot ?
Diana
January 3, 2017 at 3:16 pm
Hae Janet,Trust me your words are making great steps to many people’s hearts.I been one of them.Am a proud youth having you as my mentor?.Keep as moving!?
Joyce Kinyua
January 5, 2017 at 4:09 am
Great words of wisdom…thank you for sharing that..it really goes a long way in uplifting the readers spirit!
Janet Mbugua
January 5, 2017 at 9:51 am
Thanks so much Joyce ?❤
christabel
January 5, 2017 at 12:03 pm
Wow! Great piece janet you really inspire ma alot… God bless you
Janet Mbugua
January 5, 2017 at 1:50 pm
God bless you too dear, thank you!
Fedinah Feddy
January 7, 2017 at 5:25 pm
Hello Janet I love it so much so encouraging of you I wish a million ladies like you would exist in young ladies like me in there heart it touches my heart and soul really…….. Keep on the spirit planning to be the next you only need support …… Janet please wanna do something great but I don’t know how to start it and from where am sure you can be of help…. Please stay blessed together with your family lol
Rachael
January 8, 2017 at 12:21 pm
Thank you so much Janet, when am down and I don’t know what to inspire me, your posts really uplifts my soul, going through a hard time, pregnant, in 3rd year in university, boyfriend disappeared and all am hoping for is that I’ll make it through it all. Thanks again for this inspirational articles
Janet Mbugua
January 9, 2017 at 9:45 am
Oh Rachel, it may seem so hard and difficult right now for you and I’m sure sometimes it gets you so down, but you will be built to tell your story and inspire someone else one day. Take heart and be sure to reach out to a support system while you go through your pregnancy. Wishing you well dear, God bless ??❤
Sophie Wanjiku
January 10, 2017 at 10:58 am
“Even as a mother and wife, daughter and sister, friend. I have to be willing to learn to be better as a person. I won’t be able to please everyone and I won’t get it right a lot of the time, I’ve made peace with that…but I’ll try.”
that’s my take home
we will meet here in 2018 discuss what I will learn
Thanks Janet
Janet Mbugua
January 10, 2017 at 12:18 pm
Yes we’ll meet right here! Looking forward to it ??
Jackline
January 21, 2017 at 6:02 pm
Wow