An autodidact is, most simply put, a self-educator. It’s what you’re probably aspiring to. They own the entire method of their instruction, from beginning to finish, from interest to implementation. They’re hungry to learn more about the topics they’re most passionate about, and they’re enthusiastic about learning new subjects from scratch. They manage all the tools they need to learn: books, videos, podcasts, online courses, and even “fieldwork.” An autodidact is comfortable with the notion that they’re both teacher and student, often at the same time.

