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Prepare your mind for learning

Published: 01 September 2005 Publication History

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The learning process must evolve and expand throughout one's IT career. Most would agree that's often easier said than done. Here are some ways professionals can overcome mental blocks that may prevent learning.

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cover image Communications of the ACM
Communications of the ACM  Volume 48, Issue 9
Special issue: RFID
September 2005
109 pages
ISSN:0001-0782
EISSN:1557-7317
DOI:10.1145/1081992
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Published: 01 September 2005
Published in CACM Volume 48, Issue 9

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