NO INVESTMENT WILL GIVE YOU RETURNS LIKE CONTINUOUS LEARNING. HERE'S HOW TO GET STARTED

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How do you get started on a continuous learning journey? You decide to make learning a part of your life going forward. 

Knowledge is a fundamental resource in our lives and usually, the more we can gather and apply new knowledge, the better we are. For me, it's beyond just acquiring degrees. Acquiring new degrees will push you to a certain point, don't get me wrong, however, what really counts is being able to apply what we learn. So, continuous learning is important whatever job you work.

My sister who is a fashion designer (here) is a prime example: 

She has completed an enterprise course at Lagos Business School, 

Has participated in several International fellowships,

Has a diploma in merchandising from London School of Fashion and Design,  

Has completed several marketing courses (fellowships) on Facebook, 

And is currently engaged in two business programs. 

Again, whatever your occupation, continuous learning is key

However, learning is expensive. Not only does it require you to invest your time in studying. Also, many of these courses are paid. 

If you follow these links, here and here. You would find my articles regarding free online courses and self-development Youtube vloggers to follow. 

Last month, I invested in an online professional course that meant that I had to cancel my vacation plans for this year (I still planned to travel despite COVID).  So I called my sister for some moral support. And this was her advice literally, "don't worry about the money because you will surely reap the benefits in the future. You are investing in yourself". 




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