Balancing Learning New Things With a 9–5 Job: Overcoming Challenges

In today’s fast paced world, the pursuit of continuous learning has become more important than ever before. Me personally this is something I struggle with a lot even until this day. There was points in my life where I was working a 9–5, in graduate school, and still trying to learn about things like app development on Udemy on the side, refereeing college basketball, all while still juggling my Medium platform and YouTube channel.

Whether it’s acquiring new skills for personal growth or enhancing professional expertise, learning something new has numerous benefits. However, for individuals with a demanding 9–5 job, other other important obligations like families, finding the right balance between work commitments and learning can be a daunting task. This article will talk about some of the challenges faced by those trying to expand their knowledge while juggling a full-time job and provides strategies to overcome these hurdles.

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Time Constraints

One of the primary struggles faced by individuals attempting to learn something new alongside their regular job is the scarcity of time. A typical 9–5 job…