Skills for a Lifetime of Success

   According to Business Insider, “The best things in life may be free, but that doesn’t mean they won’t take time, sweat, and perseverance to acquire.” This is acutely important when viewed through the lens of “What are the hardest and most useful skills to learn?”

In the article 15 skills that are hard to learn but will pay off forever, Business Insider shares their thoughts on a few skills they thought were important including:

  • Empathy
  • Time management
  • Mastering your sleep
  • Asking for help
  • Consistency
  • Positive self-talk
  • Minding your business
  • Knowing when to shut up — and actually doing it
  • Listening
  • Resisting gossip
  • Honesty
  • Staying present in the moment
  • Mastering your thoughts
  • Learning a new language
  • Speaking up

If you would like additional information on skills that will help you succeed in your career, or any other facets of career management, please feel free to schedule an appointment to meet with me by calling the CMC at 979-845-1998.

By Mitch Lederman
Mitch Lederman Sr. Associate Director, Career Development & Coaching