The rocking life of a Learnoholic!
I am a learnoholic and I love being one!
Why?
…because my greatest addiction in life is to learn something
new all the time. Nothing gives me more pleasure in life than the challenge of
learning a new skill or exploring new vistas of knowledge. I don’t do it to
pass an examination; I do it to break the monotony of routine, everyday
activities.
My love for learning has definitely played a key role in
shaping my personality. During my school days, I strived to do my best at
everything that came my way; be it curricular or co-curricular activities. My
parents encouraged every whim of mine as long as the focus was on learning.
Hence, my tryst with destiny was about a flight through the classics and the
contemporary where reading was concerned. I devoured every text with equal
zest. The written word in any form became an intoxication for me. At other
times, I sweated on the field, sprinting away behind all the Usain Bolts of my
time. I was far from good at many of the things I tried, especially on the
track and field. However, that never deterred me from trying new things, as I
enjoyed the novelty and the break from routine that these activities brought.
My love for learning over the years has transformed me into
a social butterfly, who can easily stir up a storm at any gathering. The
students that I have nurtured during my 2 decade-long- career as an educator
have certainly imbibed this love of learning too. My lessons have always been
about authentic learning, one that takes my students beyond the narrow confines
of the classroom. I have experimented with a variety of innovative learning
strategies in my classroom; EduScrum being the most recent experimental hit. I
have inspired my students by setting a fine example myself. My most recent
achievement in academics is about the Master’s in Education from Murdoch
University. My current academic pursuit is a PhD in e-learning Methodologies
that I have just embarked upon.
Thus, the exciting journey of this learnoholic continues.
I’m still looking ahead for more adventure and more learning. The one lesson
that I have learnt as a learnoholic is that, there is no such thing as being
born talented. This notion is far from the truth; it is a myth! Talent is
nothing but a strong desire to learn. It’s a simple formula: if you have the
will to learn and the will to work hard, you will soon wow the world with a
talented you that the world has never seen the likes of, before. The most
talented in this world who have earned themselves fame and a name will have the
same story to tell. Be it Shah Rukh khan or Michael Schumacher or Sachin
Tendulkar; all of them had a desire to learn and an indomitable will to
practice, practice and practice till they perfected their craft. I too share
that passion to learn and the spirit to go on till I succeed.
You are perhaps a learnoholic just like me. However, you
just may not have realized this as you have been spending your storehouse of
energy on frivolous pursuits that lead you to momentary pleasures. This is your
wake-up call! Spend your time and energy on learning a new skill or broadening
your awareness of the amazing world around you. Explore new vistas of knowledge
by developing a love for learning. Steer your own learning to acquire the 21st
century skills that will equip you for the careers of the future. The future
belongs to those who work towards becoming ‘Jacks of all trades and a Masters
of some’.
The future belongs to the learnoholics…become one!
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