Learning the Real Meaning of Commencement - Steve Marcus and Anant Agarwal, Huffington Post

If education used to be considered (canned) Spam -- something people stocked up on that was designed to artificially last forever -- then today it's organic, non-GMO, locally raised kale -- a more-fulfilling, more sustainable product that should be consumed fresh and restocked frequently. The only viable model to produce successful, happy, productive people is through true lifelong learning, defined as a continuous, self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for both professional and personal improvement. There are no "educated" individuals -- only individuals whose education is ongoing. The good news is that new learning opportunities are more plentiful, accessible and affordable than ever, and more options are being released daily for example, free massive open online courses (MOOCs). While nearly half of you will likely be employed in jobs that do not require a college degree, your path to continuous education is at your beck and call, and all you have to do is take the initiative. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-marcus/learning-the-real-meaning_b_5475461.html