Why this matters:
In today's rapidly changing world, continuous learning isn't just a bonusβit's essential for career growth and personal development. Keeping your skills sharp and staying curious opens doors to new opportunities and helps you adapt. Thankfully, countless high-quality learning resources are available online, often for free! Taking the simple first step of identifying one thing you'd like to learn overcomes inertia and builds momentum. Itβs an easy way to invest in yourself and potentially discover a new passion or valuable skill without any initial commitment beyond your time and curiosity.
Where to start?
Think about a skill relevant to your current role, a future career aspiration, a passion project, or simply a topic you've always been curious about. Platforms like Coursera (many courses offer free auditing), edX, Khan Academy, LinkedIn Learning (often has free courses or trials - check current offers), or specialized YouTube channels (like CrashCourse, Google Career Certificates channel, etc.) offer vast options across nearly every subject imaginable.