Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends is essential for career growth and professional success in such a rapidly evolving field...
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I think its also important not to stress too much learning and risk burnout. Taking time to reflect where you are and how you got there is vital to understanding where to go next. Equally, you need take the time to be at every level of the competency scale for learning to have an impact. Finally, learning comes naturally when you're open to new perspectives and view points, strive to take on new responsibilities and work as part of a diverse team :)
Making lifelong learning a habit can be a lot like coding. Here's a simple guide to help you get started:
Remember, making lifelong learning a habit is like committing to a GitHub repo. Regular updates and improvements will make you a better programmer and a lifelong learner!
Understand how you learn best -- are you a do-er, a reader, or an observer? Focus on learning via how you learn best, but don't neglect the other methods.
Schedule time to learn. I literally block out at least 45 minutes a day and just absorb. Whether that's a section of a Udemy course, delving into a book, or actually executing and experimenting with what I've learned, I make sure to use that 45 minutes.
Have a macro schedule. Have an overall plan for what you're learning, and have an idea of where you're going from week to week. Leave flexibility in the schedule for new stuff that comes up.
Venture afield. Don't just stick to one subject like web dev -- dig into other topics. You'll be surprised when that extra knowledge becomes useful.
Be curious.
By making every effort to maintain a childlike, curious mindset - then learning always feels more like play...
That's an awesome way to approach things!
By making time for it, I work four days a week
Did you conciously reduce from full-time to 80% to explicitly use the remaining workday for continued professional development - or for your general education (as seen apart from what one would consider immediately useful for the job)?
I decided to value my time and interests in general.
What to do with the 20% is up for everyone to decide.
But I'm a dev, so learning is the only thing I'm really good at
Making lifelong learning a habit requires dedication, commitment, and a willingness to learn new things. Start by setting aside dedicated time each day or week to read, watch educational content or attend classes. Create a plan and set specific goals for what you want to learn, and regularly review and update your progress. Embrace the mindset that learning is a continuous process, and seek out new opportunities to learn and grow.
Spaced repetition. A simple, low effort and daily habit to keep for life.
Focusing on the area you like the most and learn as much as you can. Search for videos and web resources talking about the same things.