Investing in Non-Traditional Education

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• When we hear that education is important to
  success, we tend to think of the same advice
  weve always gottenspending time in classrooms,
  studying pre-determined subjects, working towards
  specific degrees that have been deemed essential.
  People want an education so that they can make
  more money or get better jobs. And some folks
  only go because theyve been told over and over
  that its important.
• Some of the most important learning of your life
  happens outside of the classroom. Non-traditional
  education is one of your best resources to learn
  new skills and you absolutely must invest some of
  your time and money into it.
• Importance of Non-Traditional Education
• Non-traditional education can become your secret
  weapon in building a brighter future. Pursuing
  different learning opportunities helps make you a
  more proactive person. You have to go out of your
  way to find the best, most cost-effective
  resources to supplement your learning.
• It also keeps you current with trends. Some of
  what youve learned before might not be as useful
  now. There are new technologies and platforms
  popping up everywhere. Seeking non-traditional
  education will introduce you to tools and ideas
  to further your success. You might be able to
  spend more time getting hands-on experience and
  focused studyyou could even learn more about web
  design!
• Lessons You Dont Get from School
• What theyre teaching in college might not end up
  being practical for your life. When I was working
  on my MBA, I took several finance classes, hoping
  to gain good information on investing and
  managing money. I definitely learned a lot about
  investing theory, financial models, and
  correlations. But most of this wasnt helpful for
  taking care of my financial future.

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• After struggling with it, I decided to take an
  online course to see what non-traditional
  education might have for me. It only cost 300
  and it contained tons of useful information.
  There was easily more opportunity for me in that
  300 class than in my 50,000 MBA program. A
  little extra proactivity and some outside sources
  can be all that stands between you and critical
  knowledge for your success.
• Types of Non-Traditional Education
• The great thing about non-traditional education
  is that there are different programs and all of
  them are designed to work on an adjustable
  timeline. Youre guaranteed to find something
  that works with your schedule. There are 100
  self-paced methods like books (electronic,
  physical, and audio!), DVDs, or online courses
  through well-referred sources like Udemy, The
  Great Courses, or Coursera.
• For more structure, you could also pursue an
  independent certification, depending on the
  specialty you want. These are often cheaper than
  traditional education while telling you
  everything you need to know. You could consider
  getting a mentor or coach and try to find someone
  in your desired field willing to share their
  knowledge. Mentors are free but can be harder to
  find or rely on. Coaches are paid but theyre
  also invested in your success and usually able to
  go the extra mile.
• Ultimately, many entrepreneurs can tell you that
  theres one reliable form of non-traditional
  educationexperience. Highly successful people
  often hit failure. The lessons from that are more
  valuable than any class.

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• Its important to recognize that school alone
  wont prepare you for the real world. You need to
  strive to find practical experience in different
  subjects. Education from multiple sources helps
  you gain perspective and push forward.
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