Whether you are preparing for an exam, or learning for a new job mandate, or learning more about a hobby, or you simply want to pursue learning for the sheer joy of it, this book will help you improve your self-directed learning skills. The book covers four topics: - To Learn: how to build your inner strength to learn - To Know: how to become better at acquiring knowledge of a subject matter - To Understand: how to develop modes of thinking that help you look at the world in a different way - To Perform - how to attain mastery