Four Things You'll Need to Learn a New Skill

Learning a new skill is not a requirement in leading a successful life. However, it can increase the probability of success especially if the skill you ought to learn is connected to your work or daily existence. There are at least four things which you must have to learn a new skill. These are motivation, knowledge, application and evaluation.

Motivation - Yes, you have the desire to learn a new skill. But, are you motivated to do so amidst frustrations and struggles. It's not all about beginning or starting on something. It's about finishing what you started and learning in the process. If you want to learn how to bike, would stop after a couple of falls?

Knowledge - What do you need to do or have to learn the new skill you have in mind? Do you need a coach? Do you need instructional videos? Do you need to purchase certain tools? Research about all these.

Application - So, you have watched a tutorial video on how to bike down a slope. What are you going to do next? Get up and apply the mechanics you learned from the video. Watching won't make you a good biker; practicing will.

Evaluation - After a period of practice, evaluate how your skill is doing. You might need a coach or a trainer to get things done the right way. Such a professional can also help you decide whether to stop or pursue the new skill you're learning. Let's face it. Not all of us are tailor-fit to do all things.

8 Money Management Tips for College Students

You can feel financially secure if you have enough money to pay for what you need today and in the future. And, this is one of the many reasons many of us save money and invest (if need be). Here are 10 simple money management tips that can help you even if you're still finishing college. 1. Set aside some cash in different compartments of your wallet. Ever found some extra cash in your wallet? Did you feel happy finding them "out of nowhere"? I know I did. By doing this, I trick my mind into thinking I have lesser cash on hand to spend, so I won't spend unnecessarily. This is especially useful in "emergency" moments. 2. Carry less cash. Withdraw just enough money from your bank. The idea is to hold lesser cash. When you open your wallet and find that you only have $5, chances are you're less likely to spend it. Of course, if you do need to spend it, you'll have to withdraw money from your ATM card. This gives you more time to think w

Seven Things You Should Have Learned in Your 20's

I believe this post needs no introduction. The title says it all. Just read up! RESILIENCE Source: UNSPLASH Honesty - When you're late to an appointment, it's tempting to pin the blame on gridlock or train delays. Instead, just apologize. You don't have to give details. 'I planned poorly' is a hundred times better than risking your integrity by inanely blaming traffic." Starting an interesting conversation - "Conversation-making is probably the most underrated skill," says Deepak Mehta, who admits that he's a shy person who's always found it difficult. But experience has taught him that if you dare to strike up a discussion with the person next to you, you might very well end up with a new friend, a business connection, or some novel insights on an old topic. Effective Communication - No matter your career field, you can always improve the way you speak and write. "Think about ways to challenge yourself and tweak how you writ

The Easiest Way To Improve Your Vocabulary

Do you want to improve on your vocabulary? If so, then you need to do this as soon as possible. Read books. Yes, isn't that easy? You can start with books that you are more interested about. In my case, I love to read self help / self improvement books. So what I do is to set aside a time to do a quiet reading. Quiet reading for me means that I dedicate a day for reading a book. I keep a pace that is manageable, stopping from time to time to write some notes, highlight some texts and underline some words that I cannot understand. Then I use my dictionary or iPad to know the meaning of the word and write a quick note in it if I am holding a physical book. If not, I just write it in a little notebook and save it for future reading. Then I look for ways to use that word in conversations. I ask for feedback if I am using it right, then I focus on doing it with the next word and so on. See, it is easy to improve on your vocabulary. Just dedicate a time to read books that interest yo

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