New Ventures

Doesn't everyone have a blog these days? Actually, probably not. To be sure, however, it is increasingly common for someone to hint that you ought to check out their blog, and so here is mine.

I've been learning about the 7.5 Habits of Lifelong Learners, which include:

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

Which one is easiest? For me, it's right up front with "Begin with the end in mind." I have been a 15-year fan of Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It is this habit that allowed me to begin the Master's in Library Science Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. With the end drawing closer (May 2009), it is a good habit to embrace.

As for the hardest habit? I bet a lot of people think #6 (technology) is hard to master, but believe it or not, it is hardest for me to play. Yes, play. I have an over-developed sense of responsibility towards those closest to me and that is probably the biggest obstacle to experiencing unrestricted playfulness. I look forward to working on this!