Lifelong Learning

For the exercise on Lifelong Learning, I watched the tutorial on the 7 & 1/2 habits of successful lifelong learners.

Of the 7 & 1/2 habits, for me the easiest is: Habit 6 – Use technology to your advantage.

I've really enjoyed the advances in technologies that make my life easier and more interesting. For example, email and the internet allow me to stay in touch with friends and family on the West Coast. Also, at my job where the campuses are split between Montpelier and Essex, we are able to email back and forth with little effort to keep the libraries running smoothly and to share our resources via the online catalog.

The habit that is hardest for me is: Habit #7 – Teach and mentor others.

As a newly minted librarian myself, I really haven't had the opportunity yet. Although when I think about my own mentors, and how much of a positive impact they've had on me, I can understand why this is included in the list.

My only confusion is on Habit #7 1/2 – Play; why is it considered 1/2 of a habit rather than the 8th Habit? Perhaps because play is a common trait found in mammals, ergo there's less to learn? I'm really not sure...