Becoming an Auto-Didact: Self-Learned Skills and Continuous Improvement
Throughout my journey, I've consistently engaged in self-learning, a process that has been both challenging and profoundly rewarding. Whenever I encounter areas where I fall short or wish to change my behavior or thinking, I dedicate myself to improving. Mistakes and shortcomings serve as valuable stepping stones, helping me to refine my perspectives and methods.
Self-Learned Sports: Basketball
My passion for basketball started when I was a child, and even now, at an advanced age in basketball terms, I continue to teach myself new skills. One of the key areas I focused on was the design and development of my own web pages, starting with basic HTML and JavaScript. By using freely available online samples, I learned to design web pages and create visually appealing content.
I supplemented my self-taught skills with formal education, enrolling in a Web Page Development Class at Grossmont College to refine my abilities further. Since then, I've expanded my expertise to include advanced tools like Adobe Photoshop, Windows Paint, and Cool Wave sound editor, all of which help me create engaging and interactive web content.
Multi-Faceted Self-Learning
My self-taught skills extend far beyond web development. I#39;m known for teaching myself how to create most of my clothing and the furnishings in my home. This includes everything from learning how to cook to playing the piano and even doing engine repairs on my 1972 Chevy pickup. My approach is rooted in the principle that with determination and a will, there is no task too great to accomplish, often at minimal cost.
When it comes to computers, my journey began in pre-school with programming games in Basic on a typewriter with paper tape storage. Fast-forward to today, and I work primarily with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, which I've been mastering and teaching others for over a decade.
Self-Education Experiences
The birth of my computer journey traces back to the 1970s when I purchased a Radio Shack TRS-80 computer. The cost was a significant 600 dollars, but the investment was well worth it. After six months of dedicated study, I had mastered the programming language Basic and went on to create a stock-keeping database for a business.
These experiences illustrate the power of self-education and the satisfaction of teaching myself essential skills. The process is slow and often challenging, but it is deeply fulfilling. By continuously seeking knowledge and implementing it, I've been able to extend my abilities and contribute to various fields, often without the direct guidance of a traditional teacher.