Eight Ways to Develop a Continuous Learning Practice (pt. 2/2)

(Continued from Part 1, where we discussed why adopting a continuous learning practice is so important for your health, your life, and your career)

I’ve read Part 1—and I’m sold.

So how do I develop a continuous learning practice?

There are many ways that people can develop a continuous learning practice--and some can take as few as 10 minutes per day:

• Join a professional association and attend their workshops to deepen your knowledge. Engage in networking.

• Study a new language using an app like Duolingo or MemRise. (I did three Japanese lessons while on my morning walk today...and before you ask, no, I can't speak it yet. But I'm working on it!)

• Attend online workshops that have an interactive component

• Take a course in something professionally or personally relevant to you through a provider like Coursera or Udemy

• Read a book (or listen to an audiobook) on a topic you want to learn for 10-15 minutes each day

• Subscribe to podcasts that are talking about technical topics you want to learn about. (Listen while taking a 30 minute walk!)

• Watch TED talks

• Take a class in something you've always been interested in, but thought might challenge you (improv comedy; glassblowing; fly fishing)

"Every day is a school day."

This was spoken by a friend of mine. At face value, it's a simple phrase. But it's something to which we should all aspire. The potential benefits are huge.

How do you build your continuous learning practice? I'd love to hear your tips and tricks in the comments below!