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It was the 1960s. A 65-year-old man in America was facing financial challenges. He was not able to find any work at this age. In this difficult situation, he decided to try his skills and started making fried chicken in a special way. Soon, his chicken dish became famous all over the world.
That old man was none other than Harland Sanders, the founder of the famous restaurant chain KFC. Today KFC has more than 22 thousand stores all over the world. The famous photo seen on the KFC logo is also his.
The story of Harland Sanders and KFC teaches us that if you have the passion to learn and do new things, success can follow you at any age. Therefore, today in the relationship column, we will learn how you can prepare yourself to learn new things as you grow older.
Why is it so important to learn new things as you grow older?
There is no age limit to learn and do something new. Especially in these times when the world is changing every day. Today’s modern education will not remain modern after 10 years. There will be a huge difference between today’s and tomorrow’s technology. With time, the way of studying, working in the office and living life will keep changing rapidly.
In such a situation, if you do not update yourself with new information, you may be out of the career race. You may feel the generation gap even when you stand among people 5 or 10 years younger than you.
But if you keep updating your knowledge with age, it will be easy to keep pace with the world. At no age will you feel that ‘our time is over.’
Childhood is not necessary for learning, but childlike thinking is necessary
It is a common belief that children learn anything quickly and as they grow older it becomes difficult to learn and remember new things.
It is true that children’s minds are more suitable for learning new things, but this belief does not tell the whole truth.
Rachel Wu, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of California, USA, says that thinking like a child is more important for learning than childhood.
According to Rachel Wu, while learning new things, children do not think whether it is necessary for them or not. They just keep learning. Whereas the first question that arises in the mind of adults is whether learning it will give any immediate benefit or not. Will they progress in their career or not. But such thinking becomes an obstacle in the path of learning.
It is difficult to find a teacher in old age, take the help of technology
A big problem in learning new things at an older age is finding the right place and mentor. It is not possible to start studying formally along with your daily work. In such a situation, technology can be used.
- Online Courses and Tutorials – There are various types of online courses and tutorials available on the internet, which can provide information on different subjects.
- E-books and other digital resources – E-books and other digital resources are convenient and accessible for reading and learning.
- Video Content- Video content such as YouTube videos and online lectures help in learning in both visual and audio ways.
- Mobile Apps – Mobile apps like Doing, Coursera, and Udemy provide a useful and convenient way to learn.
- Virtual Classrooms – Virtual classrooms and online learning platforms provide both individual and group learning opportunities.
- Accessibility features – Many digital devices and software offer accessibility features, such as text-to-speech, zoom, and high contrast modes, that help people learn.
Passive learning will make it easier to learn amidst responsibilities
Many times it happens that people want to learn but are unable to do so due to lack of time. Seeing students going to school or college, they get the impression that studying is a difficult and full-time job.
In such a situation, passive learning can prove to be helpful. Actually, in passive learning, we are constantly learning something from our surroundings and environment without making any active effort. Like watching a video or trying to learn while doing something else.
Whereas in active learning, you have to put in more effort to learn. Like reading books, doing experiments, putting in extra effort and hard work to learn.
Don’t make the learning process a burden, small goals are better
It is a bit difficult to start studying afresh after the age of formal education is over. But when a difficult goal is set in the first attempt, the chances of breaking the resolution increase.
Therefore, if you are thinking of learning something at an older age, it is better to start with easy things. Learn less in the beginning, but maintain continuity. Even if you read only 5 pages, do open the book. If you don’t feel like reading a book, watch a video or listen to a podcast.
If continuity is maintained in the learning process, then small goals are achieved in the beginning. Due to which one gets the inspiration to work harder and achieve bigger goals. If one moves towards the goal with slow and steady steps, then the goal does not seem difficult.
There is no age limit for learning. It is a lifelong process that gives us new experiences, knowledge and skills. Whether you are 20 years old or 60 years old, there is no age limit for learning. Learning is an essential part of life. It helps us face new challenges, helps us develop our interests and makes us better individuals. So start learning today and enrich your life.
