I believe we unavoidably learn everyday, consider a situation where one quits school just because he is tired of learning, and then gets hit home hard by life, he at that point learns he made a terrible decision. Learning is a continual process, no one can avoid it, but what makes a difference is how much effort we put in to actually learn, that's what draws a line between a default learner and an intentional learner...
RE: Benefits of continuous learning.