Monday, May 05, 2008

Standards and Self Education

Self-education, also known as self-directed learning or autodidacticism, is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and expertise on your own initiative without the guidance of a formal teacher or institution. It is a valuable and empowering approach to learning that allows individuals to take control of their own education and pursue their interests and goals. 

Here are some steps and strategies for effective self-education:

Set Clear Goals:
Determine what you want to learn and why. Setting specific goals will give your self-education purpose and direction.

Create a Learning Plan:
Break down your goals into smaller, manageable objectives. Create a schedule or timeline for your learning journey.
Identify the resources you'll need, such as books, online courses, videos, or mentors.

Use a Variety of Resources:
Books- Read books related to your chosen subject. Libraries and online resources like e-books can be invaluable.
Online Courses- Enroll in online courses on platforms like Coursera, edX, Udemy, or Khan Academy.
Videos and Tutorials- Platforms like YouTube offer a wealth of educational content.
Websites and Blogs- Explore reputable websites, blogs, and forums that cover your area of interest.
Podcasts and Audiobooks- Listen to podcasts or audiobooks while commuting or exercising.

Start Reading:
Standard education will get you jobs but self-education will make you fortunes. This is no doubt true, and I believe that reading is an important key to self-education. Statistics say the average CEO reads 4-5 books per month while the average American reads 1 book per year! This same statistic goes on to 
say that 60% of those average Americans don't even get past the first chapter in that one book. 

So here is another interesting fact: The average CEO of a Fortune 500 company will earn an average of 536 times the salary of the average employee of the company he runs. 

The major difference between the CEO and the average employee is that the CEO reads a lot of books and the employee doesn't, however, that is not the only difference.

I wish You Great Success.

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