A
Habitat Guide for Lifelong Learners
Sometimes
it's fun to learn something new just for the sake of learning; at other
times, that learning leads to a new profit center. Wherever your learning
path takes you, the important thing to remember is that learning is one
of the best uses of time ever invented.
Where do you
begin? Here are a few possibilities, many of them gleaned from The
Independent Scholar's Handbook by Ronald Gross.
Adult
and continuing education. Available in almost every community
except the smallest. Colleges and universities, as well as independent
programs, public school systems and even libraries offer opportunities.
Networks.
You can plug into one of the many invisible networks of people
learning from one another on a regular basis via mail, phone, computers
and newsletters.
Home
improvement and craft stores. Places like Home Depot and Michael's
offer many free or inexpensive useful classes.
Conferences.
A good place to meet others in your field and to take in the
most up-to-date issues, ideas and technologies.
Learning
groups. Convening your own group of co-learners is easier than
you think.
Specialized
bookstores. Whether you visit them in person or via catalog or
correspondence, you will find not merely books but also people who share
your interests. Don't overlook the free author talks at full-service bookstores,
either.
Television.
Making creative choices in your television viewing and following up on
what you've seen can add a new dimension to your learning life.
Libraries.
Libraries are an entrepreneur's best friend. Beyond offering books, they
can serve learners in unexpected and useful ways that most people have
not heard of — and such help is available for the asking. Make friends
with a reference librarian. Many libraries also host speakers.
Churches.
These are beehives of free or inexpensive learning options. Many New Thought
churches offer wonderful workshops.
Magazines
and newspapers. Get the most out of them; challenge yourself
to read other points of view.
Teleclasses.
This hot new learning system lets you gather new ideas and information
from the comfort of your home.
Arts
centers. The arts, an ideal way to learn and grow, are burgeoning
nationwide, especially at a grassroots level.
Teaching.
It will increase and extend your command of your subject, prompting you
to take a fresh overview and forcing you to make sure your knowledge is
up-to-date.
Audiocassettes
and CDs. There are recordings that cover an entire range of subjects
and you can listen at your own speed.
There's
more where this came from.
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