Came across a delightful new resource and it’s a doozy and well worth checking out… all about self-learning.  This Self-Made Scholar caught my attention right off because it’s about (a) learning and (b) free!

More importantly, I think it’s relevant to everyone who’s in the process of reinvention and dream jobbing.

Below is an extract from a recent post there that I thought might ring true for a few of you who know you want to change your life, know you need to learn something new, but dread the thought of traditional schooling.  Here goes:

Dispelling Misconceptions

Many former students have a hard time separating learning from the act of sitting at a school desk or doing busywork. If you’re having problems learning on your own, try to clear your mind of these common myths:

Don’t Think: “Students can only learn with a qualified teacher”
Think: “I am the most qualified person to be in charge of my learning.”

Don’t Think: “Education happens in schools.”
Think: “Learning can happen anywhere.”

Don’t Think: “A curriculum is required to learn.”
Think: “I can learn any way I want. Informally or formally.”

Don’t Think: “Math sucks” or “I hate ____”
Think: “A lot of subjects seem lame when studied in isolation of anything meaningful. I may end up hating it after all, but I’ll keep an open mind about these subjects.”

Check ‘er out, good stuff.

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