The other day one of my readers asked me a question about education and because of my passion for education I believe its only right that I share the question and the answer that I gave. I hope every one else find it Helpful.
Even though the reader who ask the question is a college student the answer that I gave can be applicable in any situation at any stage in your life.
The Question was:
"What are some ways someone can take charge of their own education?"
My Answer is:
That is a very good question and the fact that you ask that question shows one very clear and important fact and that is, you are well aware of the fact that you can take control of your education and your life.
I have always believed that education is free, but a university or college certification is very expensive.
So the answer to you question is very simple and I am going to put it in list form so it can be easily understood and replicated.
Step 1. you have to first decide what is it that you want, just imagine if a plane left JFK airport with no clear destination in mind flying around and don't know where to go I guess I don't have to tell you what would happen to it. So know what you want and decide upon it.
Step 2. Find out where you are going to acquire you education from, this could be a university, college or even you local neighborhood library. Like I said before education is free.
Step 3. Set a goal. Write down your goals, as I mentioned in a metaphor before a plane can not take off if the pilot don't have a clear destination confirmed.
So make sure you set real achievable goals, write them down in detail and list out the expected benefits that you wish to achieve at the end, but still allow your self some amount flexibility.
Step 4. Put a time value on your goals. This means that you're going to put a starting time and an ending time for each goal you set.
Step 5. Ask your self this question. WHY? Yes you read correctly, why is the single most important question you can ask your self, why do you need to educate your self? Why do you need to improve your life? If you have a strong enough WHY then the HOW will come to you easy and you will eventually get the WHAT it takes to get it all done and enjoy a successful happy and prosperous life.
So look around you on your life, family, job and then search inside and ask WHY, when you find the why it will be the fuel for your jet pack that will propel you into the Stratosphere of success.
Step 6. Master your time or your time will become your master, you have to incorporate some time management in your life style time management is very important it determine how fast you excel and how far you will go so make sure this is on your priorities list.
So these are some of the ways that I believe someone can take charge of their own education and lives please feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
So To overview:
No 1. Decide what you want.
No 2. Know where to get what you want.
No 3. Set a goal.
No 4. Put a time value on your goals
No 5. Ask your self WHY.
No 6. Time management
