CONTEXT
One of my favorite questions to ask at dinner parties is, “If you could create a class on ‘adulting’ that everyone has to take in school… which life skills would you teach?”
(Yes, I realize this is a pretty weird thing to ask people I’ve just met. But I’ve never been into small talk. 😂 Moving on…)
Here are the 8 life skills that I think everyone should be taught in school.
THE 8 SKILLS
- Emotional intelligence: How to understand + validate emotions
- Personal finance: How to invest wisely for long-term goals (+ do taxes)
- Public speaking: How to communicate eloquently and tell a great story
- Time management: How to organize your calendar to prioritize the right things
- Self-discipline: How to keep up healthy habits and reach your goals
- Critical thinking: How to question existing beliefs to make an informed choice
- Negotiation: How to think creatively about out-of-the-box solutions
- Charisma: How to strike up a conversation with anyone (+ ask great questions)
CLOSING THOUGHTS
I’m really curious which life skills you wish you learned earlier. Send me an email back! I love hearing from you.
Much love,
Jade
P.S. If you’re new here, hello! Sending a warm welcome to everyone who joined The Quiet Rich community since last week. Learn more about The Quiet Rich here. 🎉
