Do THESE Things TODAY and YOU Will Master YOUR Life More Easily!

Knowledge is never free. In principle, there is no harm in making a voluntary commitment to lifelong learning. Studies show that people stay mentally and physically young and vital longer if they are open to new things and can maintain a certain curiosity into old age. Many lessons are taught to us only by life, for which no upbringing or schooling can prepare us. So if you want to play it safe, keep building yourself.

The more detailed we can prepare for surprises and challenges of all kinds, the better. So in this article, we'd like to introduce you to some skills that you should definitely practice. We guarantee you'll be able to put them to good use sooner or later.

1. Communicating our needs.

What do we really want? This is a question we should always ask ourselves so that we don't lose sight of the answer. It's wrong to think that those around us can be clairvoyant or guess our desires, and it would also be unfair of us to just assume that. If you can't clearly express what you want, you'll end up empty-handed or living someone else's life.

2. Critical thinking.

Especially given the flood of information that the Internet provides us with in all its epic breadth, critical thinking does no harm at all. It's definitely worth questioning the important things over and over again. Unfortunately, we live in a time full of fake news and media deception. We should therefore take the good old journalist's rule "check, re-check, double check" to heart.

3. Be able to tap sources of knowledge.

No one needs to know everything, and no one can. But we should be able to get all the information we need quickly and reliably. In times of Google, this should not be a problem. However, it is also important to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to search results, and anyone who prefers to rely on people rather than machines will seek advice from those with specialist knowledge or life experience.

4. Ask for help or advice.

There is no shame in consulting an expert or professional now and then. They exist for all areas of life, and hardly any topic goes unaddressed. If you get stuck, ask someone for directions. In addition, studies show that it makes you even more likable if you can openly admit to gaps in your knowledge.

5. Show gratitude.

It is the basis for happiness or at least contentment. If you never realize how good fate has already been to you, you will never find inner peace. A daily ritual of gratitude is a kind of guarantee that the goddess Fortuna will continue to be kind to us. Those who really want to succeed in this vein will give something of the good back that life has given them. A good deed or a donation are quick and effective gestures of gratitude, win-win effect included.

6. Communicate in writing.

Even if not everyone is forced to engage in formal correspondence on a daily basis, it doesn't hurt to have a basic knowledge of how to do so. It is enough to learn a few polite and factual phrases that can always be put to good use when dealing with public authorities, landlords or water companies. Hardly anyone in the course of his life escapes the dialogue with authorities who prefer to have everything in writing.

7. Always stay on the ball.

Discipline is a necessary evil, but also one of the ultimate secrets of success for the rich and beautiful. If you always give up as soon as things get difficult or uncomfortable, you'll never be able to climb to the pinnacle of success. No education is of value unless it is crowned by a degree. We should practice small things that will take us further in the big questions of life. Raising the white flag prematurely, in any case, is no guarantee of results.

8. Knowing when to shut up.

This is where social intelligence comes in. It can be almost life-saving in some situations to simply be quiet and let others talk. Plus, being economical with words guarantees that more weight will be given to them that way. A nice side effect: Silent people always have an aura of mystery about them.

9. Accept compliments and criticism.

Both will happen to us, both we should be able to bear with poise and decorum. By the way, the perfect response to a compliment is "thank you." For criticism, feel free to ask, maybe it's justified.

10. Live in the moment.

Mindfulness is the order of the day, but it is far from being a new invention. What is new, however, is the realization that multitasking, which has been vaunted for many years, will dig us an early grave. Focusing on the moment strengthens our resilience and productivity in equal measure.

11. Negotiate.

You don't have to become the ultimate business woman or man, but learning dignified, polite negotiating, or at least charmingly launching a trial balloon in that direction, can save you a lot of money over the course of your life.

12. Sense of responsibility.

Yes, it's not pretty, but every person who outgrows infancy has responsibilities. We will be able to decide the measure ourselves to a certain degree, but the fact itself is unfortunately non-negotiable.

13. Public speaking.

The nightmare of many and the delight of a very few is speaking in front of a larger group. While our job may not require it, life may very well present us with this task, such as at weddings or funerals. Better get comfortable with the idea. The moment for your grand entrance will come.

14. Keep an eye on your spending.

The earlier you develop a sense of money in your life, the better. A credit card is sometimes useful, but can quickly mutate from your dearest friend to your worst enemy. The time between the spending spree and the arrival of the sobering bill is just long enough to have charged up many more items. Keep an income-expense ledger if necessary.

15. Learn a new language.

It always pays to be able to communicate at least marginally in a foreign language. Whether it's for a vacation or for the sheer joy of it, learning a new language is never wasted time. You'll soon find that it not only teaches you grammar, but also the culture and people of that country.

16. Make decisions.

One of the most important skills in life concerns weighing the pros and cons to ultimately come to a decision. This can involve minimal purchasing decisions as well as major matters of the heart. Most of the time, the biggest mistake would be to do nothing. Unfortunately, if you wait too long to do so, you've often already lost.

Today’s Conclusion:

Better learn for life. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could constantly develop until the day we die? We still outgrow ourselves every day, even in our old age, beating the dreaded memory lapses and even diseases like dementia. Learning is one thing we cannot value highly enough. With every "aha" moment, we strengthen our problem-solving skills and our wealth of experience grows. Nobody will do everything right in life. Not getting too much wrong, on the other hand, is a perfectly realistic and absolutely desirable goal.