Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning is essential for creating fulfilling career and life. I have been a student since I was 4 years old, and although school is not my favourite, I thrive off of learning new things.

"Learning is really just a growth in awareness. The transition from not knowing to knowing ... One can't ever really, truly understand something any more than a shrub can stay trimmed. There's always growth or decay, changing contexts or conditions." – Terry Heick

The different ways that people learn may be through their learning style, auditory, visual, or kinesthetic. That is they learn best by listening, watching, or by actively doing. Most typically learn best with a combination of learning styles.

Being a lifelong learner requires self-directed learning, or when the individual takes the initiative and the responsibility for their own learning activities.

Lifelong learning encourages us to lead a life of continuous improvement, which benefits society as well as self.

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