It is so sad to know that when someone has already graduated from college or what, he stops learning. Yes, as if he has already absorbed every knowledge in the world and taking precious time from work or what to read books or what, is somewhat an impossibility. Well, of course, there are those who are wild and wide readers, but the intent of this article of mine is not about them.

Learning is a continuous process; it never stops. But, when the mind is lazy absorbing new knowledge or what problems set in. Yes, with technological advancement and the information superhighway are in our midst, it would be difficult to ignore all the chances of getting new knowledge, skills and the like to benefit oneself from this scenario.

So, it is great a habit to acquire new skills, knowledge and the like for self-improvement or empowerment. Here are good reasons why you should take advantage of your time learning from various media around:

1. There is always information to be acquired as stock knowledge

Yes, we never know when we will be needing an information or what. So it is just a right thing to acquire them and later be in handy when needs arise.

2. The more knowledge you have, the more chances of getting the best option

With a limited knowledge, choices are also limited. Therefore, it is just vital as air to breathing to having all possible knowledge within one's reach before he could make a well-informed choice or enlightened stance.

3. To cure ignorance, there is a need for a constant update of information

Sans constant learning through reading, listening or what to credible sources, there is a danger of getting failure in arriving at valid conclusion or what. Too many have already missed the most important event in their lives sans having the much needed information that they should have had in the first place.

4. Today's competitive world needs proactive individuals

If you wanted to achieve success and the like, you had to have all the resources within your fingertips. Never ever let yourself be the last to know about developments, etc. and miss the boat of opportunities later.

5. Attitude counts a lot toward continuous learning

When you are open to adventure, etc. you have the big chance of getting advantageous of varied opportunities that may arise. Letting indolence to stop you from growing to learn and learning to grow is somewhat an awkward thing for an educated person to do. Never let this happen to you. Always strive for continuous learning and benefit from it. Yes, you will never regret learning; acquiring things for your self improvement and empowerment quest is better than best.

Aim for the better when better is better than best. Yes, best is final--but better is a fun journey towards excellence. Perfection is nothing but a fool's dream. A journey is an adventure and destination is the dead end.

The author is a mentor of teachers in elementary grades in the Philippines. Aside from being a grade school teacher, he is also contributing articles to magazines just to make good use of his spare time. He has joined writing contest in the past, but until now, he is dreaming of bagging an award! This is why, he is now trying his luck in this endeavor--blogging-- to find his niche and somewhere, somehow find a way of publishing a book.