"Formal
education will make you a living; Self-education will make you a fortune"
―Jim Rohn
Some of the
achievers including Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerburg are college
dropouts. They achieved amazing success through informal and self-education.
Although formal education is important, the importance of informal education
cannot be underestimated.
When I was
18 years old I dropped out of college and joined the Indian Air Force to
support my parents financially. I continued my journey of education in the
military and acquired six qualifications―DME, BSc, MA, MBA, PGDCLL, and PGDBM. I
am a self-learner and self-taught. I am an autodidact. I used to go far distant
places to acquire knowledge in my initial days. It was very painful to go distant
places by bicycle to acquire knowledge. After the advent of the internet,
things have become easier for me. Now there are plenty of opportunities for
many people to learn online for free. If you are passionate you can learn and
update yourself regularly. Life is all about learning, unlearning, and
relearning. When my colleagues were enjoying their weekends and holidays in the
Indian Air Force I worked hard to acquire education. My life is full of
struggles, sufferings, and sacrifices.
Conclusion
Elon Musk
encourages self-learning rather than formal learning. Technology has made
education accessible to all. There are many opportunities for learners and
especially self-learners. To conclude, leverage technology to become a lifelong
learner.
"You're
only educated when you've understood how ignorant you are" ―Socrates
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