Even if you despised school or it was many, many years ago (or both!) you can still enjoy being a lifelong learner! Being a lifelong learner simply means that you choose to continue learning about things and developing new skills all throughout your life–well after you complete your formal education. And there are so many ways to do that!

No matter what you are interested in learning about, making lifelong learning a priority will increase your quality of life.

In our global economy, having a formal education is important to get ahead. But many people only go through the motions of “learning” in school – they don’t actually retain much of the information. The great thing about lifelong learning is that it includes absolutely anything that fascinates you. Continue reading →

There are many reasons why being a lifelong learner is smart. Besides making life more interesting and fulfilling, there are benefits to lifelong learning that you probably don’t realize.

It’s not about formal education, but rather, learning new information and skills all long your life path. Here are just a few ways lifelong learning can improve your life.

Job Security

In our fluctuating economy, it’s important to be wide-versed in many areas of our chosen professions. With technology advancing all the time, those who stay current with new progress in their field will be those who can feel much more secure in their jobs. Continue reading →