Thing #1

It is easy to forget that we are all lifelong learners, especially for me. After reading through the pointers for lifelong learners and the 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners, I have discovered that the easiest habit for me is accepting responsibility for my own learning. I have always known that how much I learned in school and in life was a hundred percent within my control and every grade or outcome was a refelction of my efforts. No one else was responsible for my success but me. The hardest habit, on the other hand, is having confidence in my ability to be a competent and effective learner when I can see what knowledge I lack, how difficult retaining information can be, and the things I have forgotten overtime. I have been referred to as "the smart one" before, but often felt that it is was a rather inaccurate description of myself. I realize I need to start believing more in the "I will, I can, I do" attitude that is mentioned in the 7 1/2 Habits tutorial. Also, that I can look more clearly at how past experiences have taught me inportant lessons and skills like being responsible and that every once in a while it is okay to put myself first.