Lifelong Learner

Learning new things is exciting to me. A couple of years ago, I finished a dual Bachelor degree program in Business and Marketing, graduating with honors in both programs. Though I was working full time and going to school full time, it was an amazing process. The professors were terrific, except for the couple who felt they needed to prove something, and my classmates were great. I usually learned more from my classmates than the Prof. As older students, the majority of us were there to learn and complete our degrees, so we were focused. We also brought a lot of life history to the table. It was so cool to find out what other people know because they may have different values, sets of family norms, traditions, work history, culture, etc.

Research has shown that people who keep an active mind through learning are less apt to suffer dementia. Reading and writing are fantastic activities for working your mind muscles. Painting or other creative pursuits are also helpful. Whatever it is that gets you excited.

My husband and I love to travel. When we plan a vacation, we like to find out the history or important information of the area we are visiting. Even local waterfalls have interesting information, such as who named them, the water source, and more. We love to explore museums, even in towns that we visit regularly, as we discover new information we didn’t know before. It makes our travels far more interesting and we come home enriched by the experience. It is so important to keep being curious and take advantage of our life.

Amaze your family and friends with your wisdom. You, too, can be a lifelong learner!