I've recently learned something about me as it relates to "learning something new." Unless I'm inspired or have a vested interest in needing to understand something more, I have little interest in just gaining knowledge for knowledge sake. For example, Linked In is pushing AI Training courses and that everyone should know everything about AI. Until now, I've not really had the desire to know much about AI. It's not until I've been interacting more with Chat GPT during my job searches and need for cover letters, interview prep and recruiter email correspondence did I find the need to better understand how to use AI to my benefit. I think that may be the same for quilters...i.e. until I acquire a longarm, I don't really need to understand the fundamentals of how to longarm quilt. I find if I'm inspired or have a need for a specific technique (Big Stitch, applique, improv, etc) then I'll seek out that education. When I do, I'm looking for an instructor that is not only knowledgeable, but inspirational. I want to hear their insider tips, understand how they're able to execute that technique so well and hopefully walk away from our interactions smarter and more inspired.
So true Brendan. I really agree you do have to be motivated to learn something new.
I took a ChatGPT class very recently. It was so fascinating and one of the takeaways for me was AI is NOT a language model. Just learning to think differently about AI has been a game changer for me. (The AI class I took is from The Do Lectures with David Hiatt - I can really recommend it. https://thedolectures.com/online-courses/lazy-discipline-chatgpt-ultimate-writing-coach/ ). One of the classes I run for longarm is an experience day .. fun based, nice lunch, no expectations of owning a longarm but simply curious and want a nice day out. They are popular as gift classes too. Thanks so much for commenting and hope the job search is going well. Tracey x
I've recently learned something about me as it relates to "learning something new." Unless I'm inspired or have a vested interest in needing to understand something more, I have little interest in just gaining knowledge for knowledge sake. For example, Linked In is pushing AI Training courses and that everyone should know everything about AI. Until now, I've not really had the desire to know much about AI. It's not until I've been interacting more with Chat GPT during my job searches and need for cover letters, interview prep and recruiter email correspondence did I find the need to better understand how to use AI to my benefit. I think that may be the same for quilters...i.e. until I acquire a longarm, I don't really need to understand the fundamentals of how to longarm quilt. I find if I'm inspired or have a need for a specific technique (Big Stitch, applique, improv, etc) then I'll seek out that education. When I do, I'm looking for an instructor that is not only knowledgeable, but inspirational. I want to hear their insider tips, understand how they're able to execute that technique so well and hopefully walk away from our interactions smarter and more inspired.
So true Brendan. I really agree you do have to be motivated to learn something new.
I took a ChatGPT class very recently. It was so fascinating and one of the takeaways for me was AI is NOT a language model. Just learning to think differently about AI has been a game changer for me. (The AI class I took is from The Do Lectures with David Hiatt - I can really recommend it. https://thedolectures.com/online-courses/lazy-discipline-chatgpt-ultimate-writing-coach/ ). One of the classes I run for longarm is an experience day .. fun based, nice lunch, no expectations of owning a longarm but simply curious and want a nice day out. They are popular as gift classes too. Thanks so much for commenting and hope the job search is going well. Tracey x