LH119 — Lifelong Learning Life Habits

Karel and Paige devote this episode to discussing the importance of lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is defined as on-going, voluntary, self-motivated learning in the pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. In last week’s episode LH118 — Landing the Job, one of the recommendations was to further improve your skills. This episode expands on that recommendation and explores lifelong learning that is outside of career advancement and opportunities. Karel and Paige provide 11 recommendations for pursuing lifelong learning and highlight its benefits such as personal growth, staying relevant in a changing world, and making a positive impact.

Recommendations:

Identify Your Learning Style and How You Learn Best
Take Stock of Your Knowledge
Determine Where to Gain Knowledge
Use Google Search, YouTube, Reddit, TikTok, and ChatGPT
Utilize Local Libraries and Librarians
Read Books and Listen to Audiobooks
Watch Documentaries
Explore Educational Platforms
Consider Bootcamps
Pursue Formal Education and Continuing Education
Non-Obvious Ways of Learning