Knowledge: What is Lifelong Learning and Why Is It So Important?

Knowledge: What is Lifelong Learning and Why Is It So Important? Ever asked the question, “what is lifelong learning?” The short answer: a passion for learning your entire life! The importance of lifelong learning can’t be overestimated and the benefits of lifelong learning are many: your brain and body stay young and vibrant and you’re able to ward off the mental effects of old age. Lifelong learning examples? Leonardo da Vinci spent his entire life learning, Grandma Moses painted until she died at 101 and John Holt took up the cello at age 50 to keep his brain intact. What should you focus on to become a lifelong learner? Anything you’re passionate about. Plus, your example of lifelong learning will rub off on your kids and they’ll follow your example. And the beat goes on!