Most of us have an idea of what we think an education trajectory is “supposed” to look like, especially when it comes to preparing for the workplace. In theory, people finish high school, go to college or trade school and maybe pursue a master’s or doctorate if they’re ambitious. Except it rarely looks exactly like that—nor does it have to. Maybe somebody doesn’t finish high school but achieves their GED later. Maybe another person enters the workforce and achieves their bachelor’s degree and master’s degree while they’re managing a full-time job. There are also many college students who go for their associate’s degree before entering a four-year school for their bachelor’s. Then there are cases where somebody doesn’t undertake a formal education program with a college or trade school at all, but they remain dedicated to being a lifelong learner, taking advantage of every opportunity to understand a subject better or gain hands-on knowledge through workshops, seminars, retreats or masterclasses...