How often have you heard people say that learning is a lifelong process? More and more people around the world start realizing that there is a lot of truth to this saying. We, as a society are immensely privileged compared to those who lived before us: not only do we have an unprecedented access to knowledge and education – we also have the opportunity to continue our education process regardless of our age. With the advance of the internet, our entire way of life has shifted, and education is a field that has benefited greatly from this shift. Knowledge is literally at the tips of our fingers – we just need to grab it. There’s no need to feel insecure about your age – nowadays education is tailored to the individual’s needs, affinities, and restrictions of every student. Here are some reasons to start learning again.
Because You Can Have a Career Change
A lot of people feel stuck in their current careers. And no, we don’t just mean not being satisfied with their current company, or their salary, or their position – we mean the entire field they chose. After all, people change. You choose a career when you are very young and inexperienced, perhaps not even taking into account what kind of a career fits your character. Some people realize as soon as they start working that their chosen field is not a good fit. Others might enjoy it for many years, but eventually start craving a change. Perhaps today, with the world changing so fast around us, it isn’t very realistic to expect to work in the same field your entire life. But a drastic career change doesn’t have to be a pipe dream. Changing your qualifications has never been easier.
Because It Pays Off
Even if you are satisfied with your chosen field, to climb the ladder, you need knowledge and experience. Experience can only come with practice, but knowledge – and formal qualifications – can be expanded regardless. There’s no faster way to move upwards in your career than to make yourself an asset to your company (or – why not? – a rival company in the same field). Experts at TP3 say that virtual courses have changed the education landscape for the better. No matter how busy you are, you can still learn and get your qualifications from the comfort of your home.
Because of Personal Growth
There are many reasons learning new things is good for you – and not just the material ones. It improves the mood, and is beneficial for your mental health. It also serves as a form of exercise for your brain – the more you use it, the better it will work. You can actually train your brain to work faster and memorize better. And finally, being knowledgeable will work wonders for your confidence.
Just Because You Can
Knowledge is the spark that propels human development. It is in our nature to be curious, and this curiosity is what has brought us to this point in our civilization. Wherever you turn, knowledge is there for taking. There is nothing more beautiful than studying for the sheer joy of satisfying the thirst of curiosity. Throughout history, no generation before us had such free access to such a staggering wealth of information. Thousands of free books, works of art and pieces of music are just a few clicks away. The information that could never fit into any encyclopedia or textbook is readily available. Why not enjoy this unique time in human history?
For the first time – education is not a luxury anymore. Do something positive. Investing in yourself is the smartest thing you can do.
