Am I really an effective learner? Just so we’re clear and in context, that’s one of my goals. I want to learn to remember. And the only way I know how to do that is if I do something with that information. But what? I can write about it. That’s #1. I should, as being an active blogger is one of my goals as well. I should read more than one reference on the subject. That’s #2. Reading mutliple books, articles on the subject makes the knowledge deeper. And finally, to seal the deal, I should apply the knowledge. That’s…
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I consider myself a lifelong learner. Hint: I named my blog The Lifelong Learner. 🙂 But isn’t everyone a lifelong learner? Don’t think so. Here’s a test. Read the statements below. It’s a general summary of what a lifelong learner does. It’s not complete, but it should give you “yes, that’s what I do” or “that’s not me” answer. …lifelong learning is different. It’s self-initiated and self-directed. A lifelong learner doesn’t need someone to tell him that knowledge is power. He doesn’t need someone to remind him that he needs to expose himself to useful and relevant information regularly. Because…
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I am beginning to evaluate the way I learn. I am trying to make changes so that the time that I put into learning/reading is more valuable. It’s probably going to slow me down, but in the end, I will learn more and become more knowledgeable and productive. What is it? Do more with less! Yes, I think this is the key for me. I am doing too many things. I read to much. I have too many magazines. But the end result is that I don’t learn enough. Yes, sounds bad. But that’s really how it is. Why so?…
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An excellent guide to follow in your Lifelong Learning quest. 1) Always have a book.It doesn’t matter if it takes you a year or a week to read a book. Always strive to have a book that you are reading through, and take it with you so you can read it when you have time. Just by shaving off a few minutes in-between activities in my day I can read about a book per week. That’s at least fifty each year. 2) Keep a “To-Learn” List We all have to-do lists. These are the tasks we need to accomplish. Try…