For the most part I am against multi-tasking. It demeans any task to which one is attending because it divides one’s full effort. Also, it clutters the mind. In the end, the result of multi-tasking is often shabby work and frazzled nerves.
So much for theory. In practice, none of us can help a little multi-tasking in our lives. In many cases, and in contrast to my opening remarks, it can be downright stimulating. What am I talking about? The power of audio education.
About fifteen years ago co-author Orrin Woodward turned me on to the power of listening to educational and informational recordings in my car. The habit quickly took root and hasn’t stopped since. I have listened to literally thousands of hours of recordings from many of the greatest minds, achievers, and authors of all time. I have heard mediocre talks and great ones, and in nearly every instance I came away with at least one new nugget of understanding or insight. It has cost me very little for this education, as most tapes (from the early days) and CDs are quite affordable, and in regards to time – it was going to be spent driving anyway. After a while I realized that I could continue listening to the same songs over and over wearing that groove in my brain deeper, or I could be even more entertained and enlightened by hearing new, invigorating information instead. I still play a little music now and then, after all, one can’t starve one’s soul, but I am constantly on the search for a great sermon, speech, talk, or educational recording that will make me a better Christian, leader, father, and citizen.
I have heard it said that anything one studies for thirty minutes a day for a year makes one among the most informed on the topic. Three years of such study makes one an expert. If this is true, and I believe there is at least some validity to the spirit of that quote, then we can all significantly increase our expertise in many areas simply by properly converting our ever-growing driving times into educational opportunities. If you are like me, you can make up for a lack of collegiate educational completeness or compensate for formal education ‘narrowness.’ You can use such a program to grow your knowledge, awareness, understanding, and most importantly; yourself!
Have you considered the power of a regular habit of audio learning? Do you have a program of training and/or education to keep you moving forward? If so, allow me to salute you, as you are in the minority. If not, please let this article inspire you to do so. I am convinced that once you make audio education a regular part of your driving habits you will never look back (unless, of course, someone is tailgating you).
So listen up!
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