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What does it mean?
Active participation is one of the best ways to learn and develop.
In plain terms
Doing things helps you learn and grow more than just thinking.
What can you take from it?
Take action to learn effectively.

Where it applies

  • education
  • skill building

Putting it to work

  • start projects
  • practice skills

Questions to consider

  • What have you learned by doing?

Another view

Sometimes observation or study is more efficient than doing.

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