Learning is a constant aspect of our lives. No matter who we are or what we do, we are continuously learning about everything. So why do people become afraid of learning? A fear of learning may derive from being told that your not good enough, that you don't reach the expectations of others or that you yourself have placed limitations on what you expect to learn. The fact is we can all learn no matter what, it just needs to be brought out in the best way possible. We were born to learn and have been inquisitive creatures from the dawn of mankind. The pressure of the rest of the world weighs on us all the time again from social expectations to your own inner expectations.

Being continuously told you're not good enough is detrimental to your well being and to your thoughts on learning. The effects of...