[ Fill / Ignite ]

This quote (or philosophy) was aimed at the education system, but I think it applies to career development as well: 

“The mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting”.

So, when we’re studying something new, or learning a new process, or faced with change, take the approach of ignition instead of filling.

Don’t just fill your mind (or others’ minds) with more information and data and explanations and reasons and words.  Rather, look for ways to light the mind like a fire. 

Inspiration and creativity and insights about new things come from ignition, not overload.