What is Lifelong Learning
Lifelong learning denotes training beyond formal schooling. It is the process of continuous building of skills and knowledge related to professional life, personal development etc. It means gaining competence through development of skills, knowledge and attitude. It helps 
in developing an individual employability and career success. Prospects of career progression 
largely depend on learning skills and the capability to put these skills to practice.
To compete in the prevailing global environment, there is a need to learn and cultivate skills throughout our career. Lifelong learning enables us to keep pace with the technological advances, productivity enhancements and new procedures that relate to our jobs.
According to Peter Vail, "Continuous learning has become necessary for a manager to cope, 
survive and be successful in this world. Lifelong learning can instill creativity, initiative and responsiveness in people thereby enabling them to show adaptability in post-industrial society through enhancing skills to manage uncertainty, communicate across and within cultures, sub-cultures, families and communities, negotiate conflicts."
Lifelong learning helps in increasing self-confidence, improves memory, and sharpens our mind and emotional health. It also provides career flexibility and personal satisfaction.
To be a continuous learner you need to have enthusiasm for ongoing learning, be willing to learn at the workplace or outside and be Open to new ideas and techniques. Those who have interest in learning new things, from wherever they can, and engage 
themselves in lifelong learning are always in a better position to meet the changing demands 
at the workplace.
