School is often thought of as the place you go to learn. But learning shouldn't stop when you leave school. With advances in technology, you can learn anything, anywhere, at any time.  Embrace the concept of lifelong learning. 
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The days when schools aimed to produce factory workers are long gone. Today's job market values creativity and divergent thinking. This shift underscores the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in the modern workforce.
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​The workplace is often overlooked as a place of learning. Even if it's a job you don't like or don't plan to stay in, it will provide you with learning opportunities. At the very least, it can expose you to different experiences. Experience is a great teacher. 
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​And don't forget about the lessons just living your life can provide. Seek out new opportunities and skills. Learning on the fly can be stressful, but the lessons are unforgettable. Keep an open mind.

Most people have a dominant style, but the approach that works best is to use a combination of styles.
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​Teaching is also a great way to learn. You don't have to be an expert to teach someone something. 
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​If you are curious about your learning style, check out the Learning Style Quiz.

Anyone can be creative. It's a skill like any other. To successfully learn to be creative, you must engage in a creative activity. It's not something you can learn solely by watching someone else.

This model was first developed in the 1960s as a part of management training programs. It represents the stages a learner goes through during the learning process.

While it may seem counterintuitive, Conscious Competence may be the best stage for the learner to start teaching others.

​Knowing is only half the battle. The second half comes from applying that knowledge.

Learning often seems productive because it feels like you are doing something. But this is just a stage you move through.

Embrace "just in time" learning. If you are engaged in a new project, don't frontload it by trying to learn everything you need to know before you even get started. Learn as you go. Then, immediately apply the new skill before you move on to the next piece you need to do.

During this show segment, we introduce four ways to interact with the material presented: A question to answer, a quest to complete, an aspect of creativity we've noticed this week, and a quote to ponder.

What is something you've spent time learning and how do you apply it in your life?

Identify something you've been gathering knowledge on and find a way to apply it.

Evie's quest recap on identifying a ritual from Episode 18

"Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist."
​- Pablo Picasso