I didn’t go to school for fashion, writing or online business. Most of what I know came from self-directed learning.

It’s never too late to learn a new skill, and the best time to start is right now.
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Here’s a question I get all the time:

“Did you go to school for fashion?”

The answer is no, I didn’t. And I didn’t go to school for business, marketing, writing or video production either.

Yet, here I am, teaching other men how to dress well and making a living running my own blogging and YouTube business.

I’m not a web developer, but I know how to make a website.

I don’t have a business degree, but I’ve given presentations about business to hundreds of people.

I have no formal training in fashion, but I know my way around a sewing machine, and I’ve helped many thousands of men figure out what to buy and how to dress.

How did I get here? How did I learn all of this stuff.

Well, I can tell you that it wasn’t raw intelligence that got me here, and it definitely wasn’t formal education either.

I learned much of what I know about fashion and business through self-directed learning.

Self-Directed Learning

Self-directed learning is when you choose to learn new skills, on your own accord, to advance your station in life or for sheer enjoyment.

This can take many forms, from one off classes at your local community college to free YouTube video tutorials or paid online courses.

These days, almost anything you want to learn about is available, often for free. But it’s usually worth paying for a premium learning experience, especially since even paid courses are way cheaper than formal education.