Seth Godin hit another home run today when he posted some wisdom on his blog about “taking” lessons.

Spoiler alert: He thinks it’s a horrible term–and might be describing a horrible experience. I think he’s right because I’ve recently had to “take” some virtually-delivered workshops. Of course, the “taking” thing isn’t limited to virtual workshops. I’ve “taken” some live ones that we’re pretty horrible as well.

Seth points out “Learning is different. Learning is something we get to do, it’s a dance, an embrace, a chance to turn on some lights.“

That sounds better, doesn’t it?

I’ve been dragging my feet, kicking and screaming before switching over to “Zoom” or other remote platforms. One reason is my belief that without a ton of preparation and some art, virtual workshops become something people take. And, like taking medicine, it can taste pretty bad.

I’d rather we dance, embrace, and turn on some lights. As Seth says, “You don’t take a workshop. You are part of one.“