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10% Time: How to Make Time For Lifelong Learning Without Really Trying

The goal is to make learning a habit without trying too hard or changing your schedule

Thomas Oppong
4 min readJan 9, 2022
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Learning never stops. It’s lifelong.

We unconsciously pick up something new every day. What if you make it intentional? You could 10x your learning if you made it a conscious habit.

The concept of lifelong learning is not new. It’s been around for decades.

Self-education is, I firmly believe, the only kind of education there is,” Isaac Asimov said.

But with the pace of change in the world today, lifelong learning has taken on a whole new meaning. We need to do more than just read a book or watch a documentary.

We have to be aware of everything going on in the world and how it impacts us to become better thinkers and more productive professionals.

Lifelong learning can help you pursue new interests, develop new skills, stay current with emerging ideas and make better decisions.

The more you know, the greater your chances of success.

It’s a cliché, but it’s also true.

More self-directed learning means more opportunities to find fulfilling work and make a…

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Thomas Oppong
Thomas Oppong

Written by Thomas Oppong

Making the wisdom of great thinkers instantly accessible. As seen on Forbes, Inc. and Business Insider. For my popular essays, go here: https://thomasoppong.com

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