When is the best time to learn new things and stay up to date? The obvious answer is "all the time".
Use your early mornings, late nights, weekends. Whenever you can.
But there is one special time that I really, really like.
The time between jobs.
The phase when you have wrapped up one role but have not started the next. No more old tasks to worry about. No flood of new information to absorb.
It is a rare chance to reset, reflect, and grow. To build new skills, explore fresh ideas, or gain a perspective you would not have had otherwise.
Make the most of it when you have the chance. It could be one of the most valuable learning periods of your career.
When is the best time to learn new things? was first published 2025‑04‑04