Lifelong Learning Video

The lifelong learning video, 71/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners was a well done tutorial which accentuated some habits that lifelong learners should have. The presentation was very positive and an effective way to look at learning. I did highly disagree with one statement though, "Don't say it or think it unless you want it to be true." My view on this is that a statement like this makes it sound like people should not have opinions or speak about what is on their mind. Wanting something to happen and talking or thinking about it does in no way mean that it will automatically come true.


There were also some very valid points made about lifelong learning and learning in general. Having confidence in yourself and as a learner is always important. The presentation also emphasized the fact that attitude is everything, which is very true and can influence how someone even views learning in the first place.


The hardest habit for me would have to be Habit 3: View problems as challenges. Seeing problems as challenges versus something to learn from is usually easier to do in retrospective. I am becoming better at viewing problems as something to learn from but sometimes it is hard to get around the challenge and see the lesson to learn.


The easiest habit for me is Habit 7 1/2: Play. As cliche as it is for someone that works in a library, I love to read. My imagination is very active and helps me think outside the proverbial box to find solutions. I like to explore new technologies and learn new things.