Humans
have managed to outlive all other beings on earth by virtue of their undying
curious nature. If you’re not curious about your surroundings and happenings
then you’re as good as dead!
Similarly, if you’re always trying to find and
learn new skills then it proves that you’re alive and surely superior than your
lazy contemporaries. However, while choosing new skills, you will certainly
encounter several challenges but at the same time realize the advantages as
well.
Challenges of choosing new skills
Working
out of the comfort zone –
It’s
one of the biggest challenges of learning new skills; you’ll need to come out
of your comfort zone and perform.
Time
management –
Like
everyone else, you too have 24 hrs to manage your personal as well as
professional commitment, so time management can be a challenge.
Fear
of failure -
You
might be anxious about your performance and learning capacity; however,
learning new skills is all about beating the fear of failure.
Benefits
· Fun
– Yes, learning new skills come with its share of fun, even if you’re
learning something as drab as accounting. Real life case studies and practical
applications can definitely make learning fun.
· Sense
of pride and accomplishment – Acquiring new skills every now and
then can boost your pride and instill a sense of accomplishment.
· Phenomenal
Payoff – Apart from monetary payoff, learning
skills can boost your confidence like nothing. There’re more reasons than one
to learn new skills and enjoy their fruits at different points in time of your
life.
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