In this issue, we are highlighting education. As I think back on my own formal education, I also can’t help but reflect on the thoughts of one of my greatest heroes of history, Sir Winston Churchill. Here are three of his quotes about education and learning.

• “My education was interrupted only by my schooling,” True learning is not just formal schooling, but life experiences and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge and the application of it.
• “Personally, I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” Churchill valued ongoing education and believed it was the most critical factor, not just formal education. It reminds me that the commitment to continuously acquire knowledge is not always fun, it is necessary for personal growth and improvement.
• “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” My own fascination with history is enjoyable to me, but this quote emphasizes studying our own past. In doing so, we can avoid repeating mistakes and make better decisions in the present and future.

That makes me think of another quote I read recently from an unknown author.

“The most valuable math you can learn is how to calculate the future cost of your current decisions.”

That’s the summing up of education. Applying it. That’s where wisdom comes in.

Proverbs 24:3 says: By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.

Our next Power Breakfast on June 12 is all about learning how to apply Artificial Intelligence to make our lives better. In the process of that application, we will make mistakes. Hopefully, we will learn rapidly and collectively from those and use the technology to better ourselves and mankind for many generations to come.

You can purchase tickets for this Power Breakfast at www.fayettevillepowerbreakfast.com.

On a different but very important note, even though the official date for the beginning of summer is a few more weeks away, this weekend always marks the unofficial start of the season. Many will travel over this long weekend and hopefully enjoy good fellowship with their family and friends, good food and good weather. All of this is made possible by the sacrifices of those who have served and given their lives in that service. On this Memorial Day weekend, take time to reflect and honor those who gave it all.

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