THE WISDOM OF THE BEATLES
Be inspired by the most iconic band of our generation.
Learning How To Love You
It takes effort to perfect our love
November 21
Love grows through ongoing discovery and intentional effort. George's 1976 song "Learning How To Love You" is a nostalgic reflection on his lifelong journey. The song's intentional ambiguity leaves room to interpret whether he was singing to God, his wife Olivia, or perhaps both.
Operating from assumptions about what others need often prevents us from understanding them as they change and grow. The Beatles demonstrated through their relationships that authentic connection involves continuous learning about each other's evolving needs and perspectives rather than taking love for granted once relationships are established.
Vulnerability becomes essential for deep connection because it requires admitting we don't have all the answers about love. True intimacy develops when we approach others with genuine curiosity about their inner world rather than projecting our own expectations onto them.
Everyone changes over time, and healthy relationships require space for natural evolution. Learning to love someone means staying curious about who they're becoming while appreciating who they are right now, creating security within growth rather than security through stagnation.
Today, I will approach one important relationship with fresh curiosity, asking questions that help me understand how that person has grown or changed recently.
What assumptions about someone close to you might be preventing deeper connection?
How could approaching a familiar relationship with beginner's mind reveal new possibilities for understanding and intimacy?
Join November's Nostalgia and Gratitude
The Beatles' "In My Life" wasn't just nostalgia. It was strategic memory management. When John cataloged the people and places that shaped him, he demonstrated something profound: organizational memory and authentic appreciation create competitive advantage. This November, we're exploring how gratitude builds relationship capital and strategic nostalgia strengthens teams. From Ringo's systematic thankfulness to Paul's preservation of foundational partnerships, discover how four musicians transformed personal connections into lasting legacy, and how their approach provides a blueprint for building networks that compound over time.
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