Lifelong learning is a process in which individuals maintain their development of knowledge, skills, and interests in new life and understanding throughout their lives. A concept that states that the educational process can be carried out anytime and anywhere without being limited by age. Therefore, it is never too late to start, so through this lifelong learning process, humans are able to improve the quality of their lives and are able to keep up with the development of science and technology, and are able to follow the development of society and culture to face future challenges and turn them into opportunities.
Being a lifelong learner is very important because these activities are an acknowledgment of the human need for stimulation and mental growth. Dedicating yourself to learning throughout your life can also improve your quality of life, provide personal fulfillment, increase your self-esteem, and help you keep abreast of new ideas, trends, and technologies, therefore a new concept in the academic world is called the "New Academic". This concept proposes a more open and flexible approach to lifelong learning, where individuals can study anywhere and anytime. This activity not only increases mental alertness, but can also broaden the worldview and enrich personal and professional experience, making you knowledgeable individuals at social and industrial events. Some of the benefits of being a lifelong learner include the following:
self-motivation
 Becoming a lifelong learner can renew self-motivation and ability to strive for self-improvement and can help regain motivation to reach higher goals.
Identify goals and interests
 Self-education as a lifelong learner can help you develop new interests and set higher goals for yourself. Activities that start as interests can lead to new career paths and professional fulfillment.
Improve personal and professional skills
 One of the main reasons people become lifelong learners is to improve their personal skills to become professional. When you have acquired sufficient skill in the trade, you may be able to tackle minor household repairs.
Increase self-confidence
 Investing in continuous learning, both personally and professionally, can boost self-confidence. For example, having the required skills can lead you to believe in your ability to deliver results in the workplace. Increased self-confidence not only increases your ability to apply your skills and solve problems, it can also qualify you for leadership positions and help you influence people positively.
Those are some of the benefits we get when we become lifelong learners. In conclusion, being lifelong learners is a wise and important approach in dealing with a changing world. This provides great personal benefit and enables us to contribute to the betterment of society. By continuing to open ourselves to new learning, we can continue to grow, develop, and reach our full potential.
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