Self-help
84 Critical Like Skills To Enjoy A Happy and Successful Life
Nobody gives us a list of skills to realize our dreams. Here is one that will help you stand out from the crowd.
I am sure you want to be happy and successful in life. You are one of the 7.8 billion on Earth who burn with a desire to win the game in your single life and stand out from the crowd.
But do you how you can do it?
Do you know what you have to do?
Are you aware of what it takes to win the game?
Can you tell what the winners are doing to be successful and happy?
I will share a list of vital life-skills you need to master for a happy and successful life that will only rely on your inner strength independent of external factors.
Please note that this is a list of WHATs. HOW to master them is another story. Unless you know what to do, you cannot progress.
To pursue a holistic approach, I will use the steps I shared before about the 9 acts of the wise so that we will not miss any key areas life. These steps will act as the main branches of a tree to detail out every smaller branch.
1. SEEING THE TRUTH ENABLES THE WISE TO ACCEPT THINGS AS THEY ARE
- The art of non-attachment
- Understanding and managing strong emotions
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Effective learning skills
- Effective study skills
- Fundamentals of western philosophy and eastern doctrines
- History of religions
- World history
- Building independence
2. UNDERSTANDING THE REALITY YOU ARE CREATING AROUND YOU FREES YOU FROM YOUR ATTACHMENTS
- The theory of consciousness
- Ego development theories (Ex — Erickson, Piaget, Loevinger, and etc.)
- Self-observation
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Being able to hear feedbacks and dealing with criticisms
- Confrontation skills
- Refusal skills
- Self-awareness
- Cultural awareness
3. GOOD JUDGMENTS HELP YOU THINGS SEE CLEARLY IN THIS MULTIPLE FACTOR FUNCTION OF LIFE
- Problem solving skills
- Active listening
- Asking powerful questions
- Self-observation
- Self-inquiry
- Collaboration skills
- Understanding and managing cultural diversity
- Game Theory
- Staying and thinking positive
4. RIGHT DECISIONS WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED
- Decision making styles
- Finding your life mission, vision and values
- Listening to your heart
- Making tough decisions
- Awareness on fitness and wellness
5. RIGHT ACTIONS WILL MAKE SURE YOU THE RIGHT THINGS AT THE RIGHT RIGHT TIME
- The importance of the code of conduct and ethics
- Values and their importance in life
- Fair treatment
- Fair competition
- Understanding the conflicts of interest
- Doing the right at all times
- Diversity, inclusion and equity
- Overcoming fears and anxieties
- Know biographies of key people not only from your culture but all around the world
6.RIGHT EXECUTION WILL ENSURE HITTING THE RESULTS
- Management and leadership skills
- Leadership styles
- Effective communication
- Inter-peronal communication
- Managing political situations
- Strategic planning
- Financial planning
- Planning and prioritizing
- Technological awareness
- Speed reading
- Memory skills
- Team work and collaboration
- Conlict management
- Careful communications
- Persuasion techniques
- Self-marketing
- Making a positive first impression
- Developing confidence in yourself and the others
- Respecting yourself and the others
- Assertiveness
- Inclusion of others
- Winning with people
- Developing emotional quotient
- Public speaking
7. SUSTAINABILITY WILL HELP YOU WIN OVER THE LONG TERM AND SURF THROUGH THE HARS WATERS OF LIFE
- Networking skills
- Market intelligence
- Stress management
- Agility
- Managing conflict in the eye of the storm
- Creating synergies
- Have a hobby
- Work and life balance
8. ADAPTABILITY WILL HELP YOU EMERGE STRONGER EVEN WHEN YOU FALL DOWN
- Agile thinking
- Changing everything into an opportunity
- Surviving pain
- Letting go when needed
9. HARMONY WITH THE UNIVERSE HELPS FOLLOW THE SPIRIT OF TIME, THE ZEITGEIST.
- Listening to the invisible messages of life
- Knowing when to quit
- Knowing when to break the rules
- Developing spiritual quotient
- Maintaining inner balance and prudence in actions
This is a unique list I have been sharing with my coachees and mentees both in professional and social life. You can surely add more to that.
As I mentioned before, having a list is just a checklist of WHAT TO DO and will require learning HOW TO DOs in theory, by experience, and watching the others.
Learn them well to reign your destiny. It is a long list so it is up to you to prioritize them.
Cheers,
Kenan