Lifelong learning

33% of high school graduates never read another book the rest of their lives and 42% of college grads never read another book after college.

Lifelong learning means that learning is a process that occurs at all times and in all places. It should be a process of continuous learning that is directed towards not only providing the individual needs, but also that of the wider community."

Lifelong learning as a prevention to income growth stalling

In the United States, most people's income growth stalls around 45 years of age because they have stopped learning new work skills and related knowledge.

"Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.' - King Solomon (Proverbs 22:29)

The 5 hour rule

Benjamin Franklin, 1767.

See also: Personal development and Habit

The 5 hour rule is having the habit of spending 5 hours a week learning new things for personal development. The 5 hour rule was coined by entrepreneur and journalist Michael Simmons. Benjamin Franklin spent 1 hour a day on 5 days a week learning new things.

Articles on the 5 hour rule

• 5-Hour Rule: If you’re not spending 5 hours per week learning, you’re being irresponsible
• 5 Hour Rule: A Learner’s Success Model
• The 5-hour rule: How to turn a wasted day into a successful one, Big Think website
• Why Constant Learners All Embrace the 5 hour rule
• Build a Lifelong Habit of Learning With the 5-Hour Rule, Inc. Magazine

Quote

• “A man, though wise, should never be ashamed of learning more, and must unbend his mind.” ― Sophocles, Antigone

See also

• Intellectual curiosity
• Research
• Autodidacticism (Self-education)
• Education
• Academic excellence
• Accelerated learning
• Achievement orientation
• Homeschooling
• Pygmalion effect
• A Nation at Risk

External links

• Lifelong Learning and why its important
• The Many Benefits of Lifelong Learning, Walden University
• What is Lifelong Learning, and Why Should you Turn Employees into Lifelong Learners?
• 10 Habits of a Lifelong Learner, Point Loma Nazarene University

Videos:

• Lifelong learning - video playlist, Videos