A couple months back, I got on my soapbox about lifelong learning.
Today, I’m here to share some of the benefits of adult learning and what I’ve been up to lately.
Some Benefits of Adult Learning
Improved mental health
Delaying the onset of dementia
Improved confidence & interpersonal skills
What I’m Learning & Why
Outside of my standard regimen of reading and podcasts, I’ve picked up a couple good habits in 2025. Since I stare at my phone all day, for both work and fun, I’ve decided to put it to better use.
I’ve been relearning Spanish using the free Duolingo app and learning coding foundations on the free Sololearn app.
I took seven years of Spanish courses, got a minor in it, and then dumped it all over the past seven years. Being bilingual is a fantastic skill, especially for folks who enjoy travelling. My wife, who treats a lot of Spanish-speaking patients, has joined me in this endeavor.
I recruit IT professionals for a living, which includes software developers. While I don’t have aspirations of building apps or websites, my hope is that learning more about what my clients do will help me to better serve them.
