“The illiterate of the 21st century
will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn,
and relearn.” ― Alvin Toffler
People often talk about continuous
learning. But when we learn continuously there is a process of learning that is
learning, unlearning and relearning. We
learn certain things as per the present situation and the current needs. And
there is a need to change the things as per the changing times and
technologies. Hence, we must unlearn certain things that are outdated and
relearn certain things that are relevant in the current context. For instance, when a civilian joins military
he must learn the principles and practices of military to become a soldier.
When he resigns military and enters into teaching profession as a faculty
member, he must unlearn some of the aspects of military and relearn the
principles and practices of teaching profession to become an educator. Similarly,
when employees leave their organizations and enter into another organization,
they must unlearn the organizational culture and rules and regulations of the
previous one and relearn about the new organization. They must also unlearn the
client requirements of the previous organization and relearn about the new
client requirements to succeed as professionals.
Most baby boomers are not acquired
with internet technology as they were born at a different time. But they began
learning about technology and unlearning certain habits and relearning about
technology to remain relevant with the present world. When we look at Gen Y,
they are very smart and quick to adapt to technology. People must learn,
unlearn and relearn some of the aspects irrespective of their generations.
Charles Darwin once remarked, “It is
not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is
the one that is the most adaptable to change.” Hence, adaptability is the key
to success in the present global environment.
To conclude, people must adapt as per the situation and occasion to
ensure proper fit to achieve the expected objectives and goals. Therefore, life
is all about learning, unlearning and relearning.
“To survive, to avert what we have
termed future shock, the individual must become infinitely more adaptable and
capable than ever before. We must search out totally new ways to anchor
ourselves, for all the old roots - religion, nation, community, family, or
profession - are now shaking under the hurricane impact of the accelerative
thrust. It is no longer resources that limit decisions, it is the decision that
makes the resources.” ― Alvin Toffler, Future Shock
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