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Self-education: how to leverage the end of credentialism - Ness Labs
The Learning Loop
Self-learning is about goals and the meaning you derive out of your work, though it can also work without a goal, only for self-satisfaction.
The Learning Loop is as follows:
- Identification of the goal, where we research about what are the requirements.
- Devising a learning strategy.
- Practice with consistency and resilience.
- Ensure you get adequate feedback about your progress.
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