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Ben Halpern
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How to make lifelong learning a habit. Step 1: Be curious

I wanted to highlight this comment, which says it all really well.

Making lifelong learning a habit can be a lot like coding. Here's a simple guide to help you get started:

  1. Be curious: Just like debugging, always be curious and look for new things to learn. Keep exploring new topics and asking questions.
  2. Make it fun: Find engaging resources like coding games, tutorials, or interactive websites. Enjoying the learning process keeps you motivated.
  3. Little by little: Treat learning like iterative development. Make small, consistent progress by learning a bit every day, and over time you'll see great results.
  4. Join a community like dev.to: Connect with other code newbs or experienced developers on forums, social media, or in-person meetups. Share what you've learned and get insights from others.
  5. Practice, practice, practice: Just like refining your code, keep practicing and applying your new skills. This will help you internalize and retain the information better.

Remember, making lifelong learning a habit is like committing to a GitHub repo. Regular updates and improvements will make you a better programmer and a lifelong learner!

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Rachel Fazio

Love this! Yes! Just the reminder I needed today

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Dhruv Joshi

Nice!