https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/ Life is short. Be intentional. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 23:37:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-103 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:58:30 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-103 […] that you’ve been wanting to learn how to do?  Why wait?  There are tons of benefits to being a lifelong learner and teaching yourself a new skill is easier than ever in our modern world of videos, apps, books […]

]]> https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-102 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:24:51 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-102 […] so much room to improve, I thought it was an area that was ripe for a learning challenge.  I’ve spent the last week or so reading everything I could find on speed reading.  My goal is […]

]]> https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-101 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:36:33 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-101 […] to give you a quick update on the most recent 30 Day Challenge.  As many of you know I do periodic learning challenges in life and then write about them here at the site.  So far I’ve learned all the countries of […]

]]> https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-100 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:35:56 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-100 […] you know that we’re big on learning here at Intentional Retirement.  Follow along with our learning challenges or start one of your own to boost your happiness […]

]]> https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-99 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:12:24 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-99 […] that I can actually start doing now?”  Maybe there’s something you’ve always wanted to learn or a trip you’ve always wanted to take.  There are four months left in 2012.  Set a goal to do […]

]]> https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-98 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:46:12 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-98 […] know that we have a warm bed to go home to.  We can go back to school (as my wife is doing now) or learn a new skill without feeling like we’re out-punting our coverage.  Our daughter can join the soccer team or […]

]]> https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-97 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:41:57 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-97 […] Don’t quit learning—Those 65 and older in the BLS study reported spending zero hours per day on educational activities.  That is unfortunate.  Learning new things is a key element to an interesting, rewarding retirement.  It helps to keep your mind sharp.  It helps you figure out what you like.  It helps you discover new things.  It gives you people to interact with.  It provides personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.  Be a lifelong learner.  […]

]]> https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-96 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:55:37 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-96 […] the recent post “How (and why) to be a lifelong learner” I wrote about how constantly learning new things makes for a rewarding, meaningful life (and […]

]]> https://intentionalretirement.com/2012/03/how-and-why-to-be-a-lifelong-learner/#comment-95 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:34:51 +0000 http://intentionalretirement.com/?p=972#comment-95 […] Before jumping into today’s article I wanted to give you an update on the learning post from last week.  It must have struck a chord with the IR community (who, like those from Lake […]

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