It is so sad to know that when someone has already graduated from college or what, he stops learning. Yes, as if he has already absorbed every bit of knowledge in the world and taking precious time from work or what to read books or what, is somewhat an impossibility. Well, of course there are those who are wild and wide teachers, but the intent of this article of mine is not about them.
Learning is a continuous process; it never stops. But when the mind is lazy absorbing new knowledge or learnings, problems set in. With technological advancement and the information superhighway in our midst, it would be difficult to ignore all the chances of getting new knowledge, skills, and the like to benefit oneself from this scenario.
So it is great a habit to acquire new skills, knowledge and the like for self-improvement and empowerment. Here are good reasons why you should take advantage of your time learning from various media around.
- 1.There is always information to be acquired as stock knowledge.
We never know when we will be needing information. It is just the right thing to acquire knowledge for later use in case the need arises.
- 2.The more knowledge you have, the more chances of getting the best option.
With limited knowledge, choices are also limited. Therefore, it is just vital as air is to breathing, to have all possible knowledge within one’s reach before he could make a well informed choice.
- 3.To cure ignorance, there is need for a constant update of information.
Sans constant learning through reading, listening, etc. to reading sources, there is danger of failure with regards to using outdated or incomplete information. Too many have already missed the most important event in their lives by not having the much needed information that they should already have in the first place.
- 4.Today’s competitive world needs proactive individuals.
If you want to achieve success and reach your goals, you have to have all the necessary resources in arm’s reach. Never let yourself to be the last to know about developments, updates, changes, etc., and miss the boat of opportunities later.
- 5.Attitude counts a lot towards continuous learning.
When you are open to adventure, you have better chance of getting advantageous opportunities as they come. Letting indolence to stop you from growing to learn and learning to grow is somewhat an awkward thing for an educated person to do. Never let this happen to you. Always strive for continuous learning and benefit from it. You will never regret learning; acquiring things for your self-improvement and empowerment is better than best.
By: Marissa C. Cruz | Teacher III | Orani North Elementary School | Orani, Bataan
