Episode 25: Level Up Your Learning




Digital Dads show

Summary: Learning. In an age of rapid technology we have no choice but to try and keep up. Gaining new knowledge and skills have become a necessity if we are to thrive in this brave new world. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be painful.<br> One of the greatest ways to learn new things is with an old favorite, the book. In today’s age that can mean many things from a digital copy to an audio “book.” But the fact remains. Those who make a habit of regular learning will experience greater success in nearly every facet of their life.<br> Since we believe so strongly in adult education and the power of human potential, we’ve put together a short list of books we feel will move you. Actually, we think they could very well change your life. And we realize that is no small statement. But we’ve seen it in our own lives and feel obligated to share it with you. Enjoy.<br> <br> * The Power of Habit<br> * The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<br> * Outliers<br> * The War of Art<br> <br> One Cool Thing<br> <br> * Brent – <a href="Education%20is%20broken.%20Not%20the%20actual%20schools%20mind%20you,%20those%20are%20just%20fine.%20As%20are%20the%20many%20teachers%20out%20there%20who%20strive%20to%20give%20their%20students%20the%20best%20foundation%20they%20can.%20What%20we're%20talking%20about%20here%20is%20an%20outdated%20system%20that%20technology%20has%20left%20behind.%20No%20longer%20does%20our%20nation%20need%20to%20turn%20out%20new%20factory%20workers%20in%20spades.%20The%20Information%20Age%20is%20in%20full%20force%20and%20our%20children%20must%20be%20taught%20to%20thrive%20is%20this%20rapidly%20changing%20world.%20One%20Cool%20Thing%20Brent%20-%20Comic%20for%20nerds%20(XKCD)%20Andrew%20-%20Mad%20Max:%20Fury%20Road%20What%20we%20do%20in%20the%20Shadows%20(cheating%20since%20its%20ONE%20cool%20thing)" target="_blank">Android Nanodegree</a><br> * Andrew – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Name-Wind-Kingkiller-Chronicle/dp/0756404746" target="_blank">The Name of the Wind</a><br> <br>