Go back to school to further our education

So today we're gonna use this topic to practice shadowing because it's relatable to all of us at some point in our lives and

Of course to find more shadowing exercises

Visit the link for the playlist down below as I read out loud

Try to read it along with me mimicking me as

Close as you can also

The PDF with the script and the audio link are in the description

So that you can continue

Practicing with those. All right, let's do it. Should I quit my job to pursue a master's degree or

PhD

What skills can help me stand out as AI continues to replace so many jobs?

These are questions many of us in our 20s and 30s wrestle with

It's a tricky stage of life. You're building your career. Maybe starting a family and

Trying to figure out how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world the answer lifelong learning

Continuing education is one of the best ways to future-proof yourself

It's not just about gaining knowledge it's about developing skills nurturing creativity and staying adaptable

But here's the thing

Continuing education doesn't mean you have to quit your job or

Dive headfirst into a full-time program

There are so many ways to keep learning without putting your life on hold I

Have a friend named lawn

She's a young mom working in marketing who wanted to stay competitive in her field

Instead of leaving her job. She started taking evening online courses in digital advertising a

Year later. She was promoted because she brought fresh ideas to her team or my husband also has a friend who needed to further his degree to get promoted at work

So he decided to enroll in a part-time master's program that allowed him to work during the day and attend classes in the evening

It took him three years. And yes, those were the three hardest years of his life

But he did it

Now he is leading major projects that he wouldn't have the opportunity

To do without that degree

Even if a degree isn't the right fit short courses and

Certifications can be game changers platforms like Coursera

Udemy and even free resources on YouTube let you learn at your own pace

Got 30 minutes during lunch

Watch a lecture

Have some free time before the kids go to bed review some course materials and

Don't overlook workplace opportunities many companies offer internal training professional development workshops or even tuition reimbursements

Sometimes all you need to do is ask

At the end of the day

Lifelong learning isn't just about staying competitive in your career

It's about feeling confident curious and excited about what's next so

What's stopping you? All right, guys. I hope this was helpful for you. I

Encourage you to keep practicing this over and over

To a point where you don't have to rely on the script so that you can build your fluency

Stay tuned for the next video like this