While Piper doesn’t frame these experiences as advantages of being a "slow learner" per se, his reflections indicate that slower, deliberate engagement with material can lead to deeper appreciation, richer understanding, and eventual passion for learning, particularly when oriented toward glorifying God. These insights align with his six habits of lifelong learning—observe, understand, evaluate, feel, apply, and express—where careful, thoughtful processing is prioritized over speed.  -Grok