Brian Herbert breaks down the components of effective learning into three distinct layers. First, the "capacity to learn" is our innate human gift—our brain's incredible plasticity and potential.

Second, the "ability to learn" refers to the developed skill of how to learn effectively—techniques, strategies, and habits that make learning efficient and lasting. Finally, and most importantly, the "willingness to learn" is a conscious choice we make every day—an attitude of curiosity and openness that drives us to seek new knowledge.

This quote empowers us to recognize that while we're born with the capacity, our growth depends on developing the skill and, most crucially, making the choice to learn continuously.