Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens

by Barbara Oakley

The younger you are when you learn how to learn more effectively, the longer you have through your life to enjoy the benefits. Learning is a privilege. In some parts of the world, children have no access at all to books or computers or teachers. I believe that we owe it to those people who don’t have access to school to make the most of our opportunities. I want to encourage you in your learning for all of those reasons, and more. After all, as Terry says, you never know when your learning is going to come in handy. Learn how to learn so you can follow your passions. But don’t just follow your passions. That was my mistake when I was young. There’s a lot of learning you can do that will open doors you can’t yet imagine. Broaden your passions—learn and enjoy new subjects beyond the one you originally thought you could learn. You’ll put yourself in a better place for whatever life may throw your way. The world is changing quickly, and it’s going to be changing even faster. Learning how to learn is one of the very best abilities you can have.