#150 life skills

I recently participated in a discussion where a group of people was charged with articulating the desired life skills of a college graduate.  As you can imagine, we filled pages with the typical "critical thinking, communication skills, ability to problem solve" attributes.

What struck me was when someone added to the list "the ability to know who you are, not just what you know -- and the courage to present that and be yourself in an interview."  I think the person was absolutely correct and we don't place enough value on being comfortable in your own skin. 

There were other interesting entries to the discussion:
> ability to commit to long-term friendships
> capacity to intentionally call forth the gifts in others
> flexibility to approach the problems that life throws at you
> ability to move and make yourself at home in a new community

Think about the life skills that you wish younger adults would learn.  What would be on your list?

Then commit today to finding a way to model them and/or mentor someone directly.  Those well beyond the college age have learned some of the lessons of life.  Make one thing that you have learned is the importance of teaching, and passing your wisdom forward.

-- beth triplett
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