Things #1-3 - 7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

1. Begin with the end in mind.
2. Accept responsibility for your own learning.
3. View problems as challenges.
4. Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner.
5. Create your own learning toolbox.
6. Use technology to your advantage.
7. Teach/mentor others.
7 ½. Play!

Hardest Habit:
The hardest habit for would have to be Habit #2: Accept responsibility for your own learning. When I have to learn for a class or for work I have no trouble taking responsibility for my own learning but when I want to learn something on my own it is very difficult for me to get beyond the second step of the Learning Contract. I can easily set goals but getting over the obstacles all by myself I find quite difficult.

Easiest Habit:
The easiest habit for me would have to be Habit #5: Create your own learning toolbox. I love to plan and gather the materials that I will need to learn something new. I am somewhat of a perfectionist. I like to do any activity well and that starts with the first step.