We have so much to learn throughout our lives, whether it be preparing for a test in school, training for a new job, working on a new project or, planning for a career growth. In today’s fast paced life, time often comes at a premium and being able to efficiently learn new information and gaining knowledge is an important factor to get ahead in life.

Following learning ideas may help get you more out of your learning efforts.

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“Today’s world” & “the world to come” is governed by today’s learning.

Many people have defined the present age as the age of knowledge. But learning is more than knowledge.

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Welcome

The fact that are attempting this quiz shows that you are alive to your learning needs.

Enjoy

I don’t know where I can find the resources to upgrade myself.

Never gave it a thought

Agree

Somewhat disagree

Strongly disagree

I have attended one training related to my interest in the last ____?

Do not remember

1 year

3 months

1 month

I know what skills are needed for me to go next level in my career.

No

May be

Broadly

Clearly

I have learned something new in the last ___?

Not on my mind right now

1 year

3 months

1 month

I have read a new book in the last ___?

I do not remember

1 year

3 months

1 month

I have planned to acquire desired competence to reach next level in my career.

Could not find time

Do not have a plan

I tried but

Oh sure

I don’t have time to upgrade myself.

Strongly agree

Somewhat agree

Somewhat disagree

Strongly disagree

I have identified the time slots to implement my learning plan.

No

It is in my mind

Broadly

Oh yes, I have

How many days a year I plan to devote to upgrade myself?

Whenever time permits

Surely few days a year

Sometimes every month

It is a part of my weekly plan

Do I have sufficient knowledge to perform well in my current occupation?

Never gave it a thought

I guess I am doing fine

I need to upgrade myself

I am already working on upgrading my knowledge

I know clearly as to what attitude, knowledge and skills are needed to perform my job well.

Never gave it a thought

May be

I sometimes think about it

Absolutely

I have implemented a new idea in the last ___?

Do not remember

1 year

3 months

1 month

What is my plan to reach the desired level of skills?

I don't know

I have in my memory

I have a written down plan

I have a plan & I am already working on it

Time's up

The age of knowledge/vocation is continually becoming smaller than the human life span.

Early ages

The Vedic wisdom talked about four ashrams signifying a simple strategy to live a meaningful life. It talked about learning as the foundation of a life that adds value to society & the world at large in different phases of life.

The learning & contribution cycles had milestones at 25 years’ span. The basic premise being that once you learn an art or, a vocation, it is sufficient for the rest of the life.

The age of knowledge or, vocation was higher than human life.

Today

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