The new year is a great time to set some goals for the year, especially picking out some skills you would like to learn. Below we will explore the top ten skills to learn in 2019, let’s go!
10. Public Speaking
Public speaking is an important skill in many areas of life, whether in school, college, work or hobbies. On
Coursera, the University of Washington run a course to expand your speaking skills. Otherwise joining a local Toastmasters club or reading the TED guide to public speaking could enhance your public speaking.
9. Negotiation
Negotiation is another fantastic skill that could benefit many areas of your life if you set aside some time to learn. On Coursera,
Yale University provides a course as a start to improve your negotiation ability. If you prefer a book, Getting to Yes, will get you going.
8. Personal Finance
2019 will be a great year to get your personal finance skills in order if they aren’t already. Jim Collins’ Simple Path to Wealth is great introduction to improving your finance situation. Most importantly, it takes you through many situations and case studies, from getting out of debt to saving to investing.
7. Learn a language
There are so many languages to learn but one you might consider for 2019 is Korean. The alphabet and writing system is regarded as one of the easiest to learn in the world. Also you will finally be able to understand what is going on it K-Pop and K-Dramas! Duolingo now have now added Korean, so get to it!
6. Photoshop/Lightroom
Photoshop and Lightroom are great skills to have, either for editing your own photos or using it to make some cash. There are many great Photoshop and Lightroom courses on Udemy and YouTube to help improve your skills in 2019.
5. Photography
If you are going to learn Photoshop and/or Lightroom you should also learn how to take photos properly. This will greatly improve the photos you show to your friends and family but also reduce amount of time spent editing. Here is a great beginner’s tutorial to get you started.
4. Drawing
A fantastic skill that can almost be meditative when you are doing it. It is a great way to express your creativity and share it with others. Drawspace is an amazing resource that can be used to help you learn this skill.
3. Decluttering
A great skill to learn which will help simplify and improve your well-being. Keeping just the important belongings and removing the excess is what this is all about about. Marie Kondo’s book is a marvelous entry into the world of decluttering.
2. Learn to Code
One on the best skills to learn in recent years, this will help you in both job prospects and could improve many hobbies as well. Python is probably one of the best languages to start with. CodeAcademy and Udemy both have some fantastic courses to get up to speed with this skill.
1. Tie your shoelaces faster
Learn how to tie the “Ian Knot” and start tying your shoes in 1/3 of the time it normally takes you. Think of what you could do with all the time savings! In addition, Ian also has many other knots for all your lace tying needs.
What do you think? Did we miss any vital skills that should be learnt in 2019? Let us know in the comments.
Alche is a passionate writer about many topics and wants to share knowledge in a simple way so all readers can enjoy and learn.