Self-directed learning is a superpower, and it's also the future.
In the era of the internet, those who can teach themselves will inherit the earth.
9 practices to become an effective self-directed learner: π
1. Trust your curiosities. They're your best compass.
In the era of the internet, those who can teach themselves will inherit the earth.
9 practices to become an effective self-directed learner: π
1. Trust your curiosities. They're your best compass.
2. Learn how to ask great questions. All the information you could ever need is at your fingertips; questions are what unlock it.
3. Have a well-stocked library.
4. Build more, consume less. The best learning comes through action, not theory.
3. Have a well-stocked library.
4. Build more, consume less. The best learning comes through action, not theory.
5. Learn to the task. So much of how we learn in school is built around arbitrary tests, but what really matters is how well you can drive results in the real world.
6. Chase true understanding and mastery, not arbitrary box-checking ("I read the book. Next!")
6. Chase true understanding and mastery, not arbitrary box-checking ("I read the book. Next!")
7. Learn to take great notes. You won't retain everything you learn. Reference is key.
8. Portfolio > transcripts. What matters most is what you've done with your knowledge. Don't just read a book, write a blog post about it!
8. Portfolio > transcripts. What matters most is what you've done with your knowledge. Don't just read a book, write a blog post about it!
9. Make learning a part of your daily habits. Consistency = key.
The people who will be most successful are the ones who know how to teach themselves.
Become a self-directed learner to set yourself up for life success.
And follow @rebelEducator for more ideas on education!
The people who will be most successful are the ones who know how to teach themselves.
Become a self-directed learner to set yourself up for life success.
And follow @rebelEducator for more ideas on education!
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