SELF-EDUCATION (2): 5 WAYS TO EDUCATE YOURSLEF

SELF-EDUCATION (2): 5 WAYS TO EDUCATE YOURSLEF

  February 26, 2019    InspireForte Solutions

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The difference between greatness and mediocrity is habit. Great people have a habit and so do mediocre. Every habit delivers results. One of the habits of great people is that they devote their time, energy and resources to developing themselves via self-education, while a mediocre majors in minor things that bring little or no value to his life. I strongly believe that the reason why someone is better than you is because the person is doing what you are not doing. The path of self-education is the road best travelled by those who want to be great. Greatness is not accidental; it requires deliberate actions taken in a desired direction. If you desire to be great then follow the path of educating yourself intentionally. Motivational Speaker and Author, Jim Rohn once said: “Formal Education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.” Self-education is very beneficial if it is intentional, purposeful and resourceful. Here are ways you can educate yourself.

1. BE ON A LIVE UPDATE – BUY AND READ GOOD BOOKS:

One way you can self-educate yourself is to buy and read good books. If you aspire to reach the zenith of your career, live to reach your maximum potentials and be successful, and then you’ll need to make reading a lifestyle. Leadership Expert, John C. Maxwell once said: “Show me a reader and I’ll tell you a leader”. You cannot divorce leading from reading. The best leaders in any field are those that commit to intentional studying of good books and have made it both a habit and a priority. There are many free online websites where you can download and read books for free. Many people give the excuse of saying that reading is boring. Writer, Mark Twain had this to say: “A man who does not read is the same as a man who cannot read.” Remember, you can only be as good as the information you have within and at your disposal.

2. EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF E-LEARNING

Today, it is very much easier to learn something new and even bag a degree in a particular field all thanks to e-learning. Many reputable institutions are offering free online courses on websites like Udemy, Coursera, edX, Learn for Nigeria and other popular websites. Harv Eker, The Author of the best-selling book: “The Secrets of the Millionaire Mind advised; “It is not enough to be at the right place and at the right time. But be the right person at the right place and at the right time”. If you want to be the right person and also be different from the other learners, and even among your peers, then you can do well to explore the benefits of e-learning by studying courses or bagging certifications for free online.

3. LEARN FROM DIFFERENT MEDIUMS:

It is advisable that you gain knowledge from different mediums. You can by reading relevant articles on blog sites, attending seminars, watching TV documentaries, and doing a research on your niche or area of interest. Don’t limit yourself to a single source of knowledge and do well to practice what you learn. It is expedient to note that knowledge is vital, but applied knowledge is power.

4. JOIN ONLINE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS:

The Law of Attraction states that like attracts like. So it is with people who have a strong appetite for knowledge. Like magnet, they attract each other and connect without much fuss. If you feel bored about learning in isolation, there’s good news for you. You can join the online community of learners. Developments in technology has created different social media platforms on which people can interact as well as share their thoughts and ideas about a whole lot of things.

5. MENTORSHIP/GOOGLE SEARCH:

Without a doubt a person can learn a whole lot from meaningful conversations, but also finding people who are experts in your areas of interest and niche can actually be helpful in your quest to gain knowledge. Good mentorship is also another valuable way of educating yourself. Also, you can do use the Google search engine to explore and get regular information on your niche and areas of interest.

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