Motivation is essential for growing. Research shows that people who seek opportunities to learn tend to achieve more than those who believe they are limited to the talents they were born with. It also shows that companies that value the desire to learn and grow tend to encourage more confident and responsible employees. That's why we apply our "Learning Beliefs," or core learning principles, to create more growth opportunities for current and future Googlers:

1. Learning is a process, not a one-off event. It requires motivation, practice, and feedback.
2. There are learning opportunities in our daily work. People learn more when they are challenged, not just in a classroom.
3. Learning is personal. Everyone has a preference and motivation for what, when, and how they learn. We want Googlers to think about how they can learn and actively shape their own experiences.
4. Learning is a social act. At Google, we often share advice, support, and information. We intentionally create opportunities for employees to learn from each other and expand their network within the company. As a result, there are more courses taught by Googlers who participate in our employee-to-Google learning network (g2g) than by members of Google's People Operations department.