The article “9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever” by Travis Bradberry offers an interesting approach to various abstract skills and their acquisition in order to succeed and benefit in life. Many people feel unfulfilled and spend much energy attempting to fulfill certain tasks or steps as a manner of achieving success. However, the key lies not in adapting or learning to perform better but in believing in oneself and striving to take on new challenges with self-confidence that allows for drastic improvement.
Citing a Stanford study, anecdotal evidence, and philosophical mantras, Bradberry states that the ability to believe in oneself is vital to shifting a person’s mindset that leads to self-fulfillment and improvement, and, in turn, success, more than any forced attempt at improvement ever will. This is based on the inner process of learning, which is an ongoing process during our lifetimes that many individuals tend to forget after their academic years (Bradberry).
The article goes on to list 9 vital skills which contribute to the learning process and self-fulfillment. They include emotional intelligence, time management, listening, saying no, asking for help, getting high-quality sleep, knowing when to shut up, taking the initiative, and staying positive (Bradberry). As evidence, these skills range in nature from personal development and self-care to social interactions and emotional control.
The author emphasizes that learning these skills reaps the biggest rewards in the context of learning and tendencies to maintain the learning process. Furthermore, they help to navigate the complex realities of the modern era where individuals are constrained by certain parameters or self-limitations due to relatively superficial aspects. Overcoming these by focusing on oneself, controlling one’s senses and emotions, and being able to skillfully navigate social contexts can greatly contribute to personal prosperity and growth.
Works Cited
Bradberry, Travis. “9 Skills You Should Learn That Pay Dividends Forever.” TalentSmart. Web.