(1) College is just the beginning of a lifelong learning journey. With the
rapid advancement of technology, changes in economy and society, you
must adapt a learning mindset if you want to succeed. The key to lifelong
earning is lifelong learning.
(2) As you embark on this path*, strive always to be a student. Be open to new ideas and information, and be able to adapt. These are essential skills for the new world of work. Some benefits of becoming a lifelong learner are:
increased self-confidence when approaching new tasks or ideas;
better decision-making and problem-solving skills;
the ability to adapt and change with the times;
greater personal satisfaction;
higher pay and more employment opportunities.
(3) To become a student for life, start by finding out how you learn best. There are three main ways of learning people tend to follow: hearing (auditory learning), seeing (visual learning) and doing (kinesthetic learning). If you are not sure which type you prefer, ask yourself how you like to be given directions. If you are an auditory learner, you prefer to be told how to get somewhere. If you are a visual learner, you prefer to be shown. If you are a kinesthetic learner, you prefer to drive yourself there first. Another important aspect of learning is whether you are left- or right-brain dominant. “Left-brained” people are good with logic, analysis, math, language, writing and reading. “Right-brained” people are good with imagination, colors, graphics, music and rhythm. Of course, we do have the capability to think both ways. When we are able to tap into both sides* of our brains, we use our full brain potential.
(4) Many famous people used their “whole” brain. For example, Leonardo da Vinci was an artist and innovator. He sketched helicopters hundreds of years ago because he was fascinated by mechanics. He also used his knowledge of how the human body stands and moves to create extraordinary lifelike paintings.
(5) Strive to use your whole brain when studying, working and interacting with others. Also, be selective with what you feed your brain. As the adage says, “garbage in, garbage out.” The same holds true for the programs your brain uses. Only put in positive, healthy and educational programs. Your thoughts, along with the ability to add, change and discard them, are what define your mind.
(6) An ancient Chinese proverb says it best: “To gain knowledge, add things everyday. To gain wisdom, remove things everyday.” Just like a computer needs to delete files and information that are no longer useful, you have to discard old programs and information that no longer serve you. Knowing what is important and what is necessary to do will ensure that you have plenty of space left for learning the next new thing.
(Abridged and adapted from Keep learning? Keep earning! By Michelle L. Casto)
Comment on the saying “garbage in, garbage out”.
Does it always hold true?
Why is it necessary to be selective while learning?
(2) As you embark on this path*, strive always to be a student. Be open to new ideas and information, and be able to adapt. These are essential skills for the new world of work. Some benefits of becoming a lifelong learner are:
increased self-confidence when approaching new tasks or ideas;
better decision-making and problem-solving skills;
the ability to adapt and change with the times;
greater personal satisfaction;
higher pay and more employment opportunities.
(3) To become a student for life, start by finding out how you learn best. There are three main ways of learning people tend to follow: hearing (auditory learning), seeing (visual learning) and doing (kinesthetic learning). If you are not sure which type you prefer, ask yourself how you like to be given directions. If you are an auditory learner, you prefer to be told how to get somewhere. If you are a visual learner, you prefer to be shown. If you are a kinesthetic learner, you prefer to drive yourself there first. Another important aspect of learning is whether you are left- or right-brain dominant. “Left-brained” people are good with logic, analysis, math, language, writing and reading. “Right-brained” people are good with imagination, colors, graphics, music and rhythm. Of course, we do have the capability to think both ways. When we are able to tap into both sides* of our brains, we use our full brain potential.
(4) Many famous people used their “whole” brain. For example, Leonardo da Vinci was an artist and innovator. He sketched helicopters hundreds of years ago because he was fascinated by mechanics. He also used his knowledge of how the human body stands and moves to create extraordinary lifelike paintings.
(5) Strive to use your whole brain when studying, working and interacting with others. Also, be selective with what you feed your brain. As the adage says, “garbage in, garbage out.” The same holds true for the programs your brain uses. Only put in positive, healthy and educational programs. Your thoughts, along with the ability to add, change and discard them, are what define your mind.
(6) An ancient Chinese proverb says it best: “To gain knowledge, add things everyday. To gain wisdom, remove things everyday.” Just like a computer needs to delete files and information that are no longer useful, you have to discard old programs and information that no longer serve you. Knowing what is important and what is necessary to do will ensure that you have plenty of space left for learning the next new thing.
(Abridged and adapted from Keep learning? Keep earning! By Michelle L. Casto)
Comment on the saying “garbage in, garbage out”.
Does it always hold true?
Why is it necessary to be selective while learning?
1. In my understanding, this statement says that when you acquire useless knowledge, there will be useless results.
ОтветитьУдалить2. You need to be selective in order not to fill your head with unnecessary information. If we study only positive, pleasant and educational programs. Then our brain itself will filter out unnecessary information and accept only useful ones.
I agree that if we receive unnecessary information we will not achieve the desired results. the beginning must be correct to achieve the best results
ОтветитьУдалитьThis comment makes a lot of sense. People should think positively and correctly. We need to be able to contrast our thoughts.
ОтветитьУдалитьI agree with what is written in the text, this is true.
Labazanova Kamila.
There is a good saying in Russian “ teaching light,not teaching darkness”
ОтветитьУдалитьlearning illuminates the world around us, and the one who does not learn remains forever in the darkness of ignorance. This proverb was relevant a hundred years ago and remains so to this day.
In order to comprehend the light, you need to work long and hard. With a good education and a set of knowledge, you can find a prestigious job, become a doctor or director and succeed. Such people are respected, they enjoy authority in society.
In my understanding, this expression means how you react to something, this is the result you will get. If you want to get gold at the exit, then you don't need to invest in garbage. What goes around comes around
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