“Do not let your schooling interfere with your education.”- Mark Twain
I agree with Mark Twain, who said, “Do not let your schooling interfere with your education.” This statement can not be more accurate than the fast-paced world of the fourth industrial revolution that we find ourselves. Schooling is not the end of education; the school system is supposed to make us more curious and teach us the ability to think independently, solve problems on our own, and continuously reinvent ourselves by becoming lifelong learners. Unfortunately, our schooling system is still fraught with a curriculum crafted for the 2nd industrial revolution.
“Yesterday I was clever, so I changed the world. Today I am wise, So I am changing myself. – Rumi
He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. – Confucius
Here are some great quotes on lifelong learning: