Learning Plan — 2020

The dynamics of learning and application of it has completely changed in the 21st century. Years ago a wise man had said to me — “always keep yourself in learning mode”. In the bestseller Robert Kiyosaki has mentioned that the ability to unlearn old stuff and learn new stuff will dictate your success in this century.

Fundamental things have changed in past couple of decades :-

1. Just in time education did not exist — In old days you would get a degree and you would mostly use what you had learnt all your life. You would gain experience but most people would probably stick to their profession most of their lives. Access to information was limited so there were not may options. So you would not formally learn new stuff quickly, it was mostly on the job.
2. Learning things outside your domain was difficult — Learning was mostly restricted to your own domain. You could venture outside your domain by accessing libraries etc but it was hard logistically.
3. Learning was expensive — Most people could not afford the in class courses to learn new stuff. Since it was physical, it was less scalable and hence more expensive.

Now fast forward to the 21st century and the above constraints have disappeared. People have access to learning all the time. Almost unlimited amount of courses are available for very cheap at your will…