The One Where Learning Became a Habit

It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we actually build a habit of learning—for ourselves? We're taking a step back from helping everyone else learn and focusing on a challenge we all share: making time for our own growth. We all want to learn more, but between meetings, deadlines, and life in general, it’s easy to let personal learning fall to the bottom of the list. Many of us have tried blocking time on our calendars—only to watch it disappear when something "more urgent" comes up. Others have tried to tie learning to an active project, making it easier to justify. And then there are those who squeeze in reading, reflection, or microlearning into everyday moments whenever possible (because let’s be real, some of that doomscrolling could probably be put to better use). So how do we make learning a real habit instead of an afterthought? We set time aside, try and understand what methods work best for us, and meet learning where it fits into our lives. Whether it’s scheduling dedicated learning time, stacking habits onto existing routines, or finding ways to reflect and apply new ideas, the key is making it stick. At the end of the day, learning isn’t just something we should do—it’s something we deserve to do. So what small step can you take to build your learning habit today? Stay curious! -Shannon Resources: Video Transcript Transcript Summary Chatbox Resources Groundhogs Day Playlist OneTab Liberating Structures Learning Battlecards Harvard Thinking Routines Learning Rebels’ Blog: Small Learning Habits, Big Results: How To Keep Growing Top 10 Actions to Build a Learning Habit A Learning Rebels Guide: 10 Ways to Build a Learning Habit Books Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Learning Habits: Drive a Learning Culture to Improve Employee and Business Performance by Sarah Nicholl Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World's Most Successful People by David Novak Be part of the Community. Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions