I think the hardest part of the 7 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learning for me would be Habit 1 -- begin with the end in mind. I don't think I ever go into a learning experience thinking of what I want the outcome to be. I know that when I go into classes for school or training for work I'm always presented with the objectives of the course first-- the instructor is letting me know what they want me to come away with at the end of the day. But when I'm left to my own, when I'm at home or with friends or where ever, trying something new for the first time or trying to develop a skill that I'm really interested in (like making balloon animals) I never focus, really, on what I want to happen at the end. It's never in the forefront of my mind. I just want to go into and do it. This is something I probably need to become more conscience about.
The easiest part of the 7 1/2 Habits for me would definitely be 7 1/2 -- play. While I am pretty responsible and meet deadlines and can handle myself pretty decently in serious situations I am much, much more comfortable in a relaxed setting where I can make jokes and actually get my hands dirty. I like playing with "toys", be it art supplies or science lab equipment or a frisbee. I feel like I learn better that way.
I think if I can continue to play, throughout the rest of my life, I will always be a lifelong learner. I think if there's no stress, no worries about deadlines or grades, if I can just experiment with things, have fun going out and failing and trying again, as long as I can continue to do that with a smile, I will always want to learn and grow and add more information to my arsenal of awesomeness.
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