Lifelong learning ... not a new concept. It's been a buzzword and focus in my work and professional life since way before I went to library school. (Library school ... is that turn of the century or what?) A fun part of this journey though, is in seeing how the tools and toys keep evolving.
Now, about those habits. I've enjoyed some modest successes with #3 (Viewing problems as challenges). The more obstacles you face and successfullly overcome, the less frightening (some) of the new ones are. Crises ... another story. So, while I probably will never embrace problems with a beaming smile and unshakeable resolve, I can honestly say that what hasn't killed me has only made me stronger.
What may be the toughest habit for me is #6 (Using technology to your advantage). There are days when I long for the simplicity of a tablet, telephone and typewriter. (Gosh, she is REALLY old!) No shifting paradigms. No re-booting necessary. The problem is that what I don't use regularly tends to fall by the wayside. Technologie du jour can be overwhelming and, of course, there are 99 ways to do the same thing ... pick one! Knowing my limitations, I'm necessarily selective in what I get excited about. There must be utility, or it's hardly worth the effort. Technology is supposed to make your life easier, isn't it?
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