LH119 — Lifelong Learning

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