The U.S. education system teaches technical knowledge (algebra, biology) and liberal arts (literature, history) but misses another huge category altogether.
Real World Skills: Practical, usable, street-smart stuff that is as critical to success as technical and liberal arts educations.
So after consulting with my Advisory Board (men and women who have succeeded in all walks of life), I assembled the 101 real world skills you won't learn in any textbook.
My list is in no particular order. It covers topics such as financial literacy, time management, negotiation and persuasion, creativity, self-regulation, and networking.
No. 100 - Find Connectors
Connectors are super-evolved networkers. These are people who have a wide range of contacts. Many are adept users of social media. Since most of us don't have the time (or talent) to become Olympic networkers, the goal is to find those who are and establish relationships. Under the right circumstances, you can leverage their network.
Just last week, I needed to find someone at a major U.S. newspaper. I did not know one person at the paper. But I reached out to acquaintance who I knew to be super networked (a connector). He went on LinkedIn and found two people who had worked with people at the paper. He introduced me to those two people. Within one week, I had a dialogue with a reporter at the paper.
This video about Paul Revere drives my point home. Enjoy!
Read more on how to network, or check out the work-in-progress book 'Street Smarts 101: Lessons Textbooks Miss.'
Click here to learn more about the book The Skinny On Networking.
According to the College Board, the average cost for students who attend a 4 year public college is around $17,000 per year; that average cost jumps up to around $34,000 a year for students of private universities. If you are a member of a family whose financial resources are limited, these costs may prohibit your college choices. However, making use of financial aid may allow you to attend a more expensive university, so do not automatically cross a school off of your list simply due to costs. Choosing a school that is close to home will also help you save on costs—your family will surely welcome your visits back home for laundry catch-up and grocery restocks! The best advice is to narrow your possible choices down based on a holistic view: keep academics, social atmosphere, and costs all in mind as you think about where you will attend college.
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