Everything changes, but the meta-skills described below will enable you to develop and use all your other skills. An article published by addicted2success.com identified the following three key meta-skills. Develop these and you will be unstoppable.
Learn how to build habits
Habits are important everywhere in the world. Regardless of whether you want to reach the next level in business, sports or education, forming habits is an integral part of your effort.
So take the time to learn how to build habits. Read about it and develop your own system. The payoff you receive will be massive. This skill is a truly invaluable tool for the rest of your life.
Taking small actions
There are people who have achieved a lot, be it obtaining a degree from one of the top universities, starting a successful academic career, having several children or becoming a renowned writer while still very young.
The key to such huge success is seldom achieved by running flat out. Life is more a never-ending marathon than a short sprint. So don’t tire yourself out too soon. Success is achieved by a series of short steps taken regularly.
Self-awareness
One of the most useful abilities is a conscious understanding and knowledge of your own:
- character
- personality
- feelings
It is not good to run on autopilot without being aware of it. From time to time you should think about your mental models. Contemplate where your thoughts originate and why you have the thoughts you do. Self-awareness helps us improve at anything more quickly and also enables us to change ourselves for the better.
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