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Dear Reader,

Hey there, Brain Food Wednesday subscribers,
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Welcome back to your weekly dose of mental nutrition, issue 241st! Today, we're diving into taking ownership of your learning and development.
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To be successful in your business and career, it is important to take ownership of your learning and development. This means not waiting for someone else to provide you with the training and skills you need. It means setting goals for yourself and finding the right mentors, coaches, and resources to help you achieve them. Taking ownership of your learning and development includes self-study, reading books and blogs, networking, and taking part in professional development programs.

What are the benefits of taking ownership of your learning and development?

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Commit yourself to lifelong growth. There are many benefits to taking ownership of your learning:
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1. You can choose what you want to learn and when you want to learn it. This gives you the flexibility to learn what you need, when you need it.
2. If you want to learn quickly, you can do so. If you want to take things more slowly, that is also an option. Learning at your own pace allows you to remember more information.
3. When you are in control of your own learning, you can focus on topics that interest you and that will help you meet your goals.

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Create a personal learning plan

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A personal learning plan is an essential tool for any professional looking to improve their performance. A personal learning plan allows you to track your progress and set specific goals to achieve desired results.
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Identify your weaknesses and strengths as a learner. Once you know where you need improvement, you can focus on specific goals that will help you improve in those areas. Create a timeline for yourself with specific deadlines for each goal. This will help keep you accountable and on track towards reaching your goals.
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Reward yourself along the way for all your hard work. A personal learning plan is an excellent way to take control of your learning and development and achieve the success you desire.

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Make use of learning resources

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There are a variety of resources you can use to help you learn. While some people may prefer face-to-face interaction with a teacher, others may find that using different ‌resources helps them learn more effectively. Some popular learning resources include books, online articles and videos, podcasts, and so on.
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Seek feedback and reflect on learning and development. Feedback from instructors, peers and family members is essential in helping you improve your learning. Reflective feedback can be extremely beneficial in helping you learn new skills, change behavior or look at their goals and determine how they can best achieve. If you don't have anyone to provide feedback, if you're a self-learner, test yourself.

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I invite you to join me for Applied Knowledge is Power: Reading Strategically to Get Knowledge Faster on September 13th and 20th. It’s another way to take ownership of your learning and development.

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Warm regards,

Avil Beckford

Editor, Brain Food Wednesdays

Founder, The Invisible Mentor & Art of Learning Leadership Academy

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