Art of Self-directed Learning

The Art of Self-Directed Learning is a collection of 23 stories and insights that will help you become a more motivated and self-guided learner. Drawing on a decade of research, adventures, and interviews conducted by Blake Boles (author of College Without High School and Better Than College), this book will inspire you to craft your own unconventional education, no matter whether you're a young adult, recent graduate, parent, or simply someone who never wants to stop learning. Each chapter is brief, story-oriented, and accompanied by an original line drawing, making The Art of Self-Directed Learning a great choice for readers and "non-readers" alike. Chapters include: The Girl Who Sailed Around the WorldWhat Self-Directed Learners DoWhat Self-Directed Learners Don't DoConsensual LearningAutonomy, Mastery, PurposeDiscipline, DissectedCages and KeysSecond Right AnswersGoogling EverythingE-mailing StrangersThe Digital Paper TrailInformation Versus KnowledgeAlone, TogetherNerd ClansLearning How to LearnThe Dance Lesson Indescribable SexinessDeliberate PracticePumping Poop for the WinPassion, Skill, MarketTime WealthCareer Advice from a Robot DinosaurHow to Light Your Mind on Fire