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Discussion on: How Do You Make Lifelong Learning a Habit?

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Dan Bailey
  1. Understand how you learn best -- are you a do-er, a reader, or an observer? Focus on learning via how you learn best, but don't neglect the other methods.

  2. Schedule time to learn. I literally block out at least 45 minutes a day and just absorb. Whether that's a section of a Udemy course, delving into a book, or actually executing and experimenting with what I've learned, I make sure to use that 45 minutes.

  3. Have a macro schedule. Have an overall plan for what you're learning, and have an idea of where you're going from week to week. Leave flexibility in the schedule for new stuff that comes up.

  4. Venture afield. Don't just stick to one subject like web dev -- dig into other topics. You'll be surprised when that extra knowledge becomes useful.

  5. Be curious.