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What is Lifelong Learning?

Lifelong learning is defined as: "the provision or use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout people's lives in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for employment and personal fulfilment " (Collins Dictionary)

Lifelong learning can have transformative impact on our lives and the lives of those around us.

In this guide you will find resources for lifelong learning, including useful websites, free online courses, and more.

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Essentials for Lifelong Learning Danny Stillion

Smash Fear, learn anything by Tim Ferriss

The life-long learner by Ben Dunlap

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    What does it actually mean to be a "real man" these days? In a personal talk packed with actionable advice, youth advocate Davonte Green challenges age-old stereotypes about masculinity, showing that emotional intelligence and self-control — not aggression — are the keys to moving through the world with confidence and strength.
  • Feeling stressed? The answer isn’t to “just relax” | Aditi NerurkarThis link opens in a new windowApr 28, 2025
    Stress isn’t all bad. In fact, the right kind can fuel growth instead of burnout. In this actionable discussion, physician and author Aditi Nerurkar shares tips for managing your stress, boosting your confidence and increasing your resilience. Discover how to spot your stress signals before they spiral — and turn pressure into progress. (This live conversation was hosted by TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers and was part of a TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to support TED today and join more exclusive events like this one.)
  • How to speak up — even when you don’t want to | Sarah Crawford-BohlThis link opens in a new windowApr 25, 2025
    What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact.
  • The AI arsenal that could stop World War III | Palmer LuckeyThis link opens in a new windowApr 24, 2025
    AI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder of the defense technology company Anduril Industries. He takes us inside the high-tech arms race to build AI-powered weapons, "killer robots" and autonomous fighter jets at scale — and makes the counterintuitive case for why this may be the surest path to deterrence and lasting peace. (Followed by Q&A with technologist Bilawal Sidhu)
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