Monday Mashups: 5 Ways to Learn without Going Back to School

Back before the big technology boom, having a four-year degree under your belt would usually provide enough weight for your entire career. Sticking to the same job until you retired was considered normal, and going back to school was unheard of. Now it’s completely normal to switch careers, move jobs every two years, and even go back to school when you want to learn something completely new. But for some, going back to school isn't an option--especially with the cost of education these days. We're here to share that there are plenty of other ways to educate yourself so you can continue to learn as you grow!

Check out our top 5:

1. Listen to a financial podcast
Getting your money in order can be as easy as downloading a podcast episode to your phone. Whether it’s for your business or your personal life, make sure to save the episodes you like so you can go back and listen to them again. Which one are we loving? Ashley C. Ford’s new podcast with MasterCard, Fortune Favors the Bold.

2. Join a Facebook group for freelancers
When you’re yearning for a community of like-minded individuals, you can join a Facebook group to learn and grow from people who either have similar if not more experience than you. Freelancing Females, for instance, is a community that’s not only made for women but will also help them learn how to grow their business and freelancing careers.

3. Sign up for newsletters that provide daily tutorial or tips
If you don’t have time to search for the latest news or teachings, let all of it come directly to you. Newsletters — like theSkimm — will send you daily emails about things that have been going on in the world. They categorize multiple topics so you can just scroll to the one you’re interested in the most.

4. Subscribe to local magazines to learn about the community
While the print industry might not be doing as well as we hope, you can still purchase a few local magazines to learn what’s going on around in your community to give you the 411 on latest events, politics, or culture. You can also try subscribing to local facebook groups or using the app Nextdoor.

5. Watch documentaries on your day off
When it’s just too cold to go to a museum or to a fun art class, you can stay at home and watch a documentary. Netflix has hundreds of them to choose from. Plus, documentaries’ runtimes usually lean on the shorter side, so you could probably squeeze a few in throughout the night.

PSA: Never stop learning! It's so important to expand your mind and continue to grow. Devour the details of building your knowledge bank one day at a time with these 5 easy ways to broaden your horizon! You won't regret it!