EPISODE 17: The idea that we stop learning when we finish high school or university is as outdated as the concept of having one job for the rest of our lives. The industrial mindset is currently being replaced by the entrepreneurial mindset. In the same way, the concept of structured education at the start of our lives is being replaced by a commitment to lifelong, self-directed learning all throughout our lives. Education is something other people bestow on you. Learning is something we do for ourselves.
As a university lecturer, I obviously see the value in a formal education and many people undertake a qualification because of the ability to upgrade jobs, earn more and, learn new skills, not to mention the benefits of deadlines, networks and peer motivation.
However, formal education is only one type of “schooling”. Typically, we look to formal education and qualifications for professional development and self-directed learning for personal development to enable personal growth, though this is not always the case.
You will often hear the expression that “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” as an excuse to avoid learning something new. This is completely untrue and just fear and laziness talking.
In today’s podcast episode, you will discover:
- Why you should use skillbuilding to build confidence
- How to MASTER your learning
- Why your focus should be on lifelong learning
- How you can define a skill and build confidence
- Strategies for learning new skills
- How to get motivated to learn
- The importance of teaching and exhibiting your knowledge.
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