Challenges posed by recent economic and market shifts, though predicted for some time, have instigated chaos in the lives of many business professionals and factory workers alike, not to mention just about everyone else who is paying attention. Instead of embracing change and allowing it to fuel creativity and activity, many people allow the very thought of it to cripple them through fear, indecision and inactivity.
Instant world-wide communications have allowed even the smallest changes and the biggest ideas to spread immediately across continents. A new piece of information, transmitted to the world in an instant, can forever change a market, a medical approach, relationships, jobs, products, services or the very need for a product or service. Entire factories and manufacturing processes can be rendered obsolete overnight. Many have been caught off-guard and are not prepared for this escalation and frequency of change.
Many people are entering or re-entering the workforce ill-equipped and under-skilled for the constantly evolving career positions becoming available in our modern economy. Time is at a premium. How does one solve the dilemma of needing to read and study a variety of materials to enable one to be a contributing and valuable employee, while finding little free time to prepare for such a career shift? There is an urgent need to accelerate the learning of new skill-sets, but how does one accomplish this feat?
What if anyone could learn new material faster than they have ever dreamed possible? What if people could digest change easier and more quickly? Could that have an impact on careers and earnings? Could learning be the solution to the fear of change? If so, then, the ability to learn faster simply makes even better sense.
What does everyone want? We want stability. We want security. We want to get ahead. However, we fear change. In light of these observations, we must diligently seek to maximize every learning opportunity, for therein lies our ability to earn more income, gain career stability and to get ahead.
Unfortunately, there have been very few accessible tools to enable an increase in our learning rate. The educational establishment has been teaching in the same manner for many years, even though the real world has been demanding an upgrade. Those wanting more have been paying a premium for customized educational services through private companies. What solutions are available for the rest of society?
E-books, for instance, are proliferating at an astounding rate. Everything from fiction to technical manuals is available in this exciting format. Most persons are generally in a hurry, busy with a variety of family and work related tasks, with little time available for reading lengthy, conventional, "fat" books. E-books provide a practical alternative offering the tremendous benefits of value, time savings and convenience.
Audio books are another great source of information allowing us to multi-task. While busy with another activity, we have the ability to listen to the latest advancements in our field, personal development or even learn a new language. There are a variety of available formats: the dinosaur cassette, CD's and now the MP3 player. I have been listening to audio books for years as I drive, taking advantage of "drive-time university" to further my knowledge and gain information instead of feeding my brain useless material from the radio. Part of my daily workout is a lengthy walk each evening, where you will find me with my CD player "velcro'd" to my sweatshirt feeding me nutritious brain food from a variety of authors and speakers. You can do it too.
Continuous learning is a necessity, more important than ever before. The need to learn faster is rapidly becoming more mandatory, as change accelerates around us. Adopt an attitude of learning for profit, whereby your accelerated learning abilities enable you to profit in each and every circumstance. Consider subscribing to the theory of life-long learning, where your education doesn't end in high school or after 2-4 years at college, but continues for life. After all, the entire world and our place in it are quite dynamic. Thanks to technology, each of us has the opportunity to affect an ever expanding segment of the population as well as to be exposed to new ideas and technical advancements from across the globe, all in the blink of an eye. You can count on the fact that this rate of change will continue to escalate and your opportunities will increase. Your ability to take appropriate advantage of these monumentous occurrences however, is a function of your ongoing self-education. Quick response to new information is mandatory. Learning faster is essential.
Available information is now doubling every few years and is increasing daily. Our world will continue to grow smaller. Opportunities abound. If you don't have a plan for continuous self-education and learning at an accelerated rate, you will be left behind.
Daniel Sitter is the author of the breakthrough e-book, Learning For Profit, the revolutionary "how-to" book providing simple, step-by-step instructions to teach people exactly how to learn new skills faster than ever before. It is what the author calls a "skinny book", a new generation of e-book designed for busy people. Containing no "filler or fluff", it gets right to the point with no wasted time. It can be read easily and quickly on a computer, a PDA or printed for later reference.
Visit http://www.learningforprofit.com/ or contact the author directly. This e-book is currently available from C|net's download.com, the authors' web site and a variety of online book merchants. Mr. Sitter is also a contributing writer for several online and traditional publications.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|


Think back to a time in your life when you... Read More
Creating a goal tracking chart is as simple as drawing... Read More
I have often been asked the question, "What is true... Read More
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be... Read More
Let me say this to get it out of the... Read More
Once you've made it...throw a Success Shindig! Of course you... Read More
Last Thursday evening, I was the guest of a group... Read More
It was one of the worst periods of time in... Read More
Picture this scene: Little Johnny's mother places a large piece... Read More
According to Bill Gates there are 3 keys to success... Read More
Adults, with eyes to see, can learn so much about... Read More
To achieve success it can be important to keep going... Read More
Do you feel like your stuck?No matter what you do,... Read More
I want to relate to you a story, READ it... Read More
What do you need to have for a successful business?... Read More
There are "How to" seminars on virtually every business topic.... Read More
Circus trainers used to tie a chain around a baby... Read More
Hello again! I have some more useful tips you can... Read More
However there is one success secret that costs nothing. And... Read More
What is an ANT? An ANT is an acronym for... Read More
One of my absolute favorite quotes is from Dwight D.... Read More
One of the main reasons that may hinder us from... Read More
What makes you unique? Answering this question will provide the... Read More
Many among us, on many instances, have the habit of... Read More
Noted author and self-worth teacher Eric Butterworth* says, "Poverty is... Read More
Lesson 1. Category Well Being Plan to do this.Stop blaming... Read More
On a raw, cold day in the European Alps, Lance... Read More
Self-sabotage is one key factor that keeps our business from... Read More
I receive several emails every week asking me about how... Read More
Want to be successful in whatever it is you choose... Read More
1. Clear vision + Intention + Purpose... Read More
Think how often you see a friend or an acquaintance... Read More
I thought this was unbelievable, but it's true.On average, security... Read More


Something's missing! As a Hispanic in this great country, I... Read More
Success is something that happens all by itself once you've... Read More
One of the keys to being successful in anything you... Read More
If you'd like to fulfill your long-held dreams, try a... Read More
Challenges posed by recent economic and market shifts, though predicted... Read More
We have all read about people who are successful briefly.... Read More
Howdy folks, today I would like to speak to you... Read More
e-Learning is doubling yearly. Classes, e-courses, e-books on how-to and... Read More
Believe it or not, there is a special 3-step formula... Read More
-- The One Pager Shortcut Series --What are the sharpest... Read More
If we are involved in a project, how hard should... Read More
Get your act together Make sure that you have all... Read More
Everyone wants to be successful. However, many people often rely... Read More
Hello everybody and a good day (or night !) to... Read More
With the end of the year fast approaching, now is... Read More
You're enjoying a perfectly shallow conversation with a good friend... Read More
What the anteater and otter show us about success?It's been... Read More
Being organised is a major step to success and the... Read More
Have you ever heard of the "secrets of success"? Many... Read More
Whenever I'm feeling stuck in a rut, I go out... Read More
Everyone wants a life that works effectively, whether that means... Read More
Being a spiritual teacher has continually frightened me. Not because... Read More
Routinely, I rise out of bed before the birds, and... Read More
I'm going to begin this article by sharing a little... Read More
Language constitutes our belief system. What we believe is true... Read More
1. Clearly define what you want and what is most... Read More
It's really all we have... the "Moment". Think about it,... Read More
Frederick W. Smith attended Yale University and wrote a paper... Read More
Recently, I was asked to write a Top 10 list... Read More
Creating a goal tracking chart is as simple as drawing... Read More
Success can easily be compared to the "genie trapped in... Read More
Revolution:a sudden, radical, or complete change a fundamental change in... Read More
Thomas Edison has done it. Naomi Watts often jokes about... Read More
Success |