Every man learns in life what he believes will be useful to him personally. Something important and irreplaceable. But at the same time, there are useful skills that could also be mastered, because these skills usually remain on the sidelines, but can be in demand at any time by the people around him. So that if suddenly there is some local apocalypse, an emergency or just a difficult situation, they would say about such a man: “There is a real man among us, he will do everything!” And this “do” can be anything from the very basics of survival, finding water and providing first aid, to cooking, buying clothes and fixing a car.
Therefore, here are 50 skills that are extremely useful and necessary for every man to learn ...
1. Carpentry
Carpentry is one of the oldest and most useful human skills. We can say that this is one of the reasons for the existence of our civilization. Carpentry has been around for thousands of years, and is more than relevant today. You don't have to be able to build a house from scratch, but some common things like sawing, planing and drilling, using power tools, hammering nails, driving screws, assembling and disassembling furniture, building something as simple as a shelf, or even a birdhouse - it is simply necessary to know and be able to.
2. First aid
After obtaining water, first aid is the most important survival skill. Fortunately, in our time, the ability to provide first aid is not something that will be required of you every day, but if you know how to treat a wound and stop the bleeding, sooner or later it will save your life or someone else. Simply that knowing the basics of first aid means knowing your limits. If you're not a doctor, you don't need to try to put a broken bone back in place, because in the end, this attempt will lead to more damage or even rupture of large blood vessels, and, ultimately, death ...
3. Building a fire
The skill of building a fire is suitable for survival situations, as well as for hiking and camping. It is important to remember that the guarantee of a good flame and a “tenacious” fire is its breathing, that is, the flow of oxygen. You also need to know the advantages and disadvantages of different types of wood during burning, and options for "lighting" for a fire (for example, freshly cut branches will be too wet to start a fire). Creating fire is a very slow process if done right. This is not a bunch of dry branches at the bottom of the barbecue, which you need to douse with lighter fluid and throw a burning match there. Here you have to actually coax the fire into life, slowly feed it and grow it in order to get the maximum benefit later.
4. Construction of a hut or any other shelter
We hope that you will never have to spend the night in the wild in a situation where you have never planned and never wanted to. But, if this happens, you will have to build a shelter from the weather and wild animals. Any design will do - from a simple hut to a more advanced shelter. However, remember that it is not enough to simply build a pile of branches and spruce branches, it is more important to think about bedding that insulates you from the cold ground when you sleep, and how such a design can protect you from rain, wind and predators. And one more thing - choose wisely and the area itself. A survival shelter set up in a riverbed or on a wildlife trail can do more harm than good.
5. Buying a suit
You might think that an event like buying a suit is something simple and not very necessary. But here you are mistaken, this is a very complex and useful skill. Buying a good suit is more like buying a car. To commit good shopping you will not only have to learn to distinguish between style, cut and cut, but also be well versed in pricing, to distinguish good offers from divorce. The best option here is to go to a professional tailor or tailor to ultimately get a suit that fits your figure perfectly. In this it is not a shame to go to an interview, to a wedding best friend or any other formal event requiring respectability in appearance.
6. Fishing
There is a saying: “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him to fish - he will be fed all his life! A hackneyed phrase, but that's the way it is. Fishing is a useful skill and a great way to get the essential protein, whether you're on a river, stranded on a desert island, or just love sushi and rolls. Fishing is also a great opportunity to relax in nature, relaxing and enjoying the great weather. There are several ways to fish, look, study, maybe something specific will suit your taste.
7. Changing a wheel on a car
According to statistics, every man at least once in his life punctures a tire on a wheel, even if he does not drive a car =)
The vast majority of cars have a spare tire in the trunk, on the roof or on the tailgate. In an emergency, when your car has a flat tire, you should be able to replace it with a spare. At the very least, this will save time, because instead of waiting for someone to come to the rescue - and will they? - you will change the wheel and return to the intended route.
8. Engine oil change
Changing the oil in your car's engine is undoubtedly more important and responsible than changing a wheel. If you "kill a tire" - buying a new one is not difficult, and it's not that expensive. But an irregular oil change or no oil change at all will lead to engine breakdown - its repair will be much more expensive, by an order of magnitude. Hint: knowing how to change your oil saves you time and money - you will pay much more in a car service than just buying oil and a filter. Of course, you don't always have to change the oil yourself, but you can save money and learn something new if you decide to do it yourself.
9. Photographing
Aimed the lens and pressed the shutter button, what could be easier? But seriously, it's much more complicated. It takes a lot more time and attention to take a good photo than just pressing a button. It is necessary to take into account the location of both the subject and secondary objects, find a good background, catch the necessary focus, lighting. Ideally, get confused with depth of field and shutter speed. This is a useful skill, because even if you are just photographing relatives for a family album, you will have great photos as a keepsake.
10 CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be seen as a necessary addition to basic first aid skills. We have taken this useful skill separately, since it involves saving the life of another person, and not your own. CPR techniques are constantly evolving, and the theses of 20 years ago are very different from modern methods, mainly due to research and practice. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a skill that needs to be practiced regularly - if you ever learned how to do CPR, this does not mean that you will do everything right today. And you probably won't even. Remember, this knowledge has saved as many lives as ignorance has ruined.
11. Making cocktails
Whiskey and cola is not a real cocktail. Sorry, but it's true =)
Real alcoholic cocktails require a little more knowledge and the ability to select ingredients and their quantities. And especially if you have your own home bar and want to really enjoy your drinks, you'd do well to learn at least a few really good cocktail recipes. You can start with simple and time-tested flavors, and then, when you feel confident, move on to more modern alcoholic cocktails.
12. Critical thinking and situational awareness
Noticing everything around you and reacting correctly is one of those things that is much easier said than done. This is difficult to learn, and it is easy to “jump off” from such a behavior. Nevertheless, if you can devote at least a little time to development every day, you will see that at any moment you can easily look from the outside both your own life and your environment and everything that concerns you. This is called critical thinking, one of those qualities that will help you excel at practicing all the other skills on this list.
13. Dancing
Perhaps you don't always have rock and roll in your head and you're not ready to start dancing at the first notes of tango. However, there is much more dancing in our society than we would like to think. This happens especially often at weddings, for example - there dancing is generally a mandatory phenomenon. Therefore, learn at least one popular dance - at least you will not lose your face, and if circumstances coincide, you will win the heart the best girl at a party just by dancing with her.
14. Playing cards
Have you been to Las Vegas? This city is unforgettable, and one of the reasons is that playing cards is elevated to an absolute art there. And even if you never intend to visit Sin City, you can always have a good time playing cards with friends. There are many card games that you can and should learn. From the American classics, of course, this is Texas Poker, Blackjack and Rummy. We are closer to such old men as Preference, Brizhd, Goat and of course the Fool.
15. Ability to dress "for the occasion"
Do not wear jeans to a formal meeting. Don't wear a tuxedo to a pool party. Don't wear your favorite band's T-shirt to an interview. These cases are greatly exaggerated, but nevertheless they give a good idea of what clothes, where and how to wear. Whoever thinks, but the ability to dress properly for the occasion is akin to an art, often in addition to experience, it requires highly developed intuition, and sometimes even luck.
16. Driving in bad weather
Wherever there are roads, there are difficult driving conditions dictated by bad weather - heavy rain, snowstorm or even a storm. Driving safely in bad weather is not just about continuing to drive, but also about providing a safe environment for other road users. Some of our advice is simple - for example, don't brake hard on wet roads, avoid hydroplaning, don't steer in strong crosswinds. Be careful, and you will save yourself and your car from trouble.
17. Driving a car with a manual transmission
At first glance, it may seem that the era of manual transmission cars is coming to an end. And here is nothing like that, partly thanks to lovers of extreme driving. Believe me - far from always you will be able to travel by car with a gun. Therefore, the ability to control a mechanical gear lever is in demand and necessary - master this useful skill if you have not already done so! Moreover, with a manual “box”, the car is much better controlled and felt on the road or track. Well, and another - an important plus - you simply will not have free hands to be distracted by a smartphone while driving.
18. Driving with a trailer
Imagine that you decide to move, or you just need to transport a few things from your house to the country. Maybe you want to go on a cross-country trip with a motorhome attached to your pickup truck. In any case, you should know that driving with a trailer is fundamentally different from driving a car or even a truck. Driving with a trailer is much more difficult - this applies to accelerating, braking, turning and turning, and especially reversing and maintaining stability on the road at speed. And it takes practice and more practice.
19. Felling trees
To fell a tree, you will simply chop and chop the wood with an ax until a crack is heard, after which you will yell “Be afraid! Wood!"? Not really an option. Chopping and felling trees requires a lot more knowledge than "picking up an ax and felling a fucking tree." With the right felling technique, you will save the lion's share of your strength, and set the direction in which the tree will fall. And this will ensure the safety of you and the people around you, as well as convenience in subsequent processing.
20. Search and purification of water
As we said, getting water is the most important and useful survival skill. Lost in the wilderness, in the steppe or in the desert, you can live for weeks without food, but die in a matter of days without water. At a minimum, learn how to find and extract water - and this will save your life. Developing a skill involves studying options when water cannot be consumed, or you can - but after careful disinfection and filtration. For example, stagnant water is almost guaranteed to cause acute poisoning, and then dehydration will come much earlier.
21. Elimination of leaks
A leaking pipe, faucet, or hose is a fairly common occurrence within city limits. In addition to the fact that this is a waste and can generally damage the floor, walls and ceilings, constantly dripping water causes irritation. And calling a plumber can be expensive. Therefore, be patient and try to fix everything yourself, you will save time and money. And, yes, buy the appropriate set of tools to get started.
22. Gardening
Historically, gardening has been a purely male occupation, no matter how strange it may sound. According to sources, it was men who were more inclined towards agriculture. Perhaps this is due to the fact that initially fruits and vegetables were grown in gardens for survival and, in general, autonomous existence. So gardening does not mean growing flowers, but cultivating food.
23. Cooking and frying meat
Barbecue or barbecue in the backyard, on the beach and in the park is one of our favorite activities, because it combines two beautiful things: food and nature. However, you need to understand and comprehend the basics of frying meat - marinating barbecue, cooking methods, what kind of firewood, coal, how to grill meat on a barbecue (by the way, a whole layer of science, including the safety of handling propane). In the end, thanks to this useful skill, you can cook delicious kebabs, fry killer steaks and juicy burgers whenever your heart desires.
24. Ability to write by hand
We live in a digital world - and this is kind of a sad fact, because in this way we will soon completely forget how to write by hand. So don't let that happen and practice whenever you can. Believe it or not, but if you write something down on paper, and not drive it into a tablet or smartphone, then it will take root in our memory much more reliably. Sometimes writing something by hand in a notebook will turn out even faster than typing in a laptop. In any case, you will be happy that you can write beautifully and quickly, if suddenly digital technology fails ...
25. Ability to hang something anywhere
Why is this simple case given a place in our article? Imagine, here, too, not everything is simple. Hanging a picture on a nail hammered into a wooden wall does not require any special skill. And if the wall is brick, concrete? And then how to check if the picture hangs exactly? Here you need, for example, a level ... Excuse me, what?
But, let's say, you have to hang something heavy on a plaster wall - here you will need a completely different level of this kind of simple skill. Rest assured, you will soon find out what are anchor fasteners, stainless steel profiles, drywall dowels, and so on and so forth. Therefore - at least buy a drill, dowels and a few anchors. And the level.
Do you want to know what is taught at school and what will definitely come in handy in life?
Of course, the following is taught in schools, but it is from school that you can begin to independently study the laws of life and success.
Peter Drucker- business guru, believed that the possession of true power is associated with the selection and comprehension of large amounts of information, and then transforming them into action.
Action is the key. We offer you the most effective directions of self-development.
1. Master financial literacy
Apply the rules of working with money in your life. Learn how to start your own business and manage your money.Read books first:
- Robert Kiyosaki "Rich Dad Poor Dad"
- Yuri Moroz "Business. Manual for geniuses";
- Robert Allen "Multiple Sources of Income".
2. Learn to think
There are special techniques of thinking. Learn them from books:- Edward de Bono
- and the theory of inventive problem solving (TRIZ).
3. Learn how human memory works
Read the book by Vladimir Kozarenko "Textbook of mnemonics". If you have children, then they will become excellent students in school simply by applying memorization techniques.4. Learn to read quickly
One month of training and you will read 2 times faster. Complete all the exercises from Oleg Andreev's book "Learn to read quickly."5. Master touch typing
Practice 2 weeks for 15 minutes a day with the Stamina program. And you can surprise your friends by touch typing. And most importantly, save yourself time in the future on typing.6. Manage your dreams
By learning to control dreams, you will open access to your creativity. Take the Lucid Dreaming in 7 Days course or read books on dreams. Lucid dreams are exciting adventures, they are like 3D films with your own participation.7. Learn the Laws of Success
Successful people know things that others don't. There are secrets of success, applying which, you can achieve what you want. The most complete collection of working materials about success is collected in the collection "Magic of Success".8. Work through your emotions. Control sexual energy.
The most important stage of development. Namely, unrealized emotions create an obstacle in self-development.Read books:
- Alexander Lowen "Psychology of the body";
- Stanislav Grof "Holotropic consciousness";
- Mantek Chia books.
Would you like to get a useful skill that will be useful to you in the future or help you master a new profession? In a short period of time, for example, six months, you can learn a lot. And this will definitely become useful for you and will ensure the development of new skills. What can you learn in 6 months, read on.
speed reading. Once Bill Gates was asked what kind of superpower he would like to have if there was such an opportunity. He replied that it was shorthand. This is quite logical, since the faster you read the text, the more information can master and use it to achieve the goal. This is a serious and promising skill. Today, speed reading courses are very popular. For example, online lessons. Just enter the query “master the skill of speed reading” into the search engine and you will see how many different results you will get. Teaching speed reading if desired and regular classes will give a good result. At the same time, there are plenty of such courses on the network, both paid and free. It will take less than six months to master speed reading at a good level.
WHAT ADVISE: You can take Read Speeder's free online courses or use the Spitzlet app, which will allow you to read articles at lightning speed in the browser and more.
Rhetoric or oratory . If you are afraid of speaking in public, then this skill should definitely be mastered. The freer and more natural you feel in front of a large audience, the easier it will be for you in everyday life: in telephone conversations, in sales, in communicating with customers and more. How to speak in front of the public You will be taught by special courses and trainings from professionals in this field.
Billionaire Warren Buffett, speaking to graduate students, constantly argued that the ability to speak in public is a skill that those who dream of becoming successful and rich cannot do without in life.
In just a couple of lessons, you can get rid of this fear and start practicing your performances. And in six months, such a skill can be perfectly perfected and become a real professional. Your speech will reach the heart of every listener.
WHAT ADVISE: Toastmasters is an English-speaking community that organizes meetings around the world and teaches this skill to everyone.
Accounting. Knowing the basics of accounting will help you get comfortable in any business and will definitely come in handy in life. You do not have to be a professional accountant, but every sane person needs to know about the correct handling of finances. This skill will help you manage your income and improve your quality of life. Doing accounting useful skill for those who plan to develop.
WHAT ADVISE: look for tutorials on accounting or online courses, which will help to master this skill in a short period of time - 6 months.
Learn a foreign languagee.g. Spanish. It is the second most spoken language in the world after Chinese. How to learn a foreign language in six months? Spanish is said to be the easiest language to learn. It is spoken by half a billion people around the world. One of the main problems why people fail to learn a particular language is the wrong choice of learning method. It is scientifically proven that people remember only 5% of what they learned in a lecture, 20% through applications with visual elements, and 90% from life situations. How to learn a language? For this help language schools(lectures), books and Duolingo (apps) - they will speed up your learning process.
WHAT ADVISEA: There are a large number of resources and communities on the Internet that will help you learn this or any other language.
Photo and video editing. In today's digital world, content in the form of photos and videos will have value for a very long time to come. Therefore, the ability to process it correctly and efficiently is one of the useful and very worthy skills. And if he is still professional level, then this is a good opportunity to find a highly paid and creative work to your liking.
You can start learning with any program you like or with Photoshop, or with its free counterparts. For video editing, iMovie or Final Cut Pro are most commonly used. Entire communities have formed around these programs. They can be the best textbooks for you. On the thematic forums, you can always find the answer to your question. And YouTube has thousands of free video tutorials covering both basic processing tools and more advanced effects. In a few months of hard work, you will independently master photo and video editing at a fairly high level and, perhaps, even become a professional in this area.
WHAT ADVISE: there are many useful video tutorials on the network with which you can learn photo and video editors on your own. For example, studyingAdobe Photoshop CS6 or lessons on learning more simple Paint
. Enter “Photoshop tutorials” into the search engine and you will be surprised how many different offers you will receive.
Blogging. How to create your own blog?
A blog is not only a powerful tool for spreading your ideas, but also a great opportunity to build a brand or expand your business. No matter what position or profession you have, you can easily create your own blog and find readers on the Internet.
WHAT ADVISEA: Blogging requires a content management system such as free WordPress. To write quality articles, it is better to practice. There is a lot of useful information on the web about how to blog. On the this topic separate article "”.
Become a programmer in six months?
Programming is one of the most popular recent times areas for learning, including self-study. They say that everyone can learn to program, if there is a desire and time for this. Everyone can check it for themselves. To do this, use online courses, for example, free ones. They can be mastered without leaving home. There are also many thematic forums where you can ask for advice from a specialist, and generally find a lot of useful information to develop your skills. How to become a programmer - you need to study the theory and apply it immediately in practice. If you work hard, then in 6 months you can achieve excellent results.
WHAT ADVISE:
codecademy- an English-language resource that is used by many specialists. The learning process should consist of several stages: the choice of language, familiarity with the theoretical background, practice in the interactive console.Courses Stepic.org– introduction to programming languages С/С++, Java, Python.Habrahabr- useful materials in the field of computer and IT. Here you can also ask questions and get answers from people with experience in this field.
Learning Excel.
You are familiar with the basic functionality of Excel (a spreadsheet program). It is one of the most popular and used apps in the world. Excel allows you to do a variety of calculations, has graphical tools and the VBA macro programming language. This is an excellent tool for creating and working with tables, calculations and their graphic display. Everyone should know him.
WHAT ADVISE: There are a large number of tutorials that can be easily downloaded from the Internet. For example:Beginner level, familiarity with the program; Core course of over 50 Excel lessons
Sports training, such as weight lifting.
Athletic abilities, for example, lifting weights is also a skill. In six months, good results can be achieved in this area. Of course, you will not become a Schwarzenegger, but you will get the desired result faster if you understand how to swing correctly. Compliance with safety and regular training will give its result in 6 months. The main thing is not to stop.
WHAT ADVISE: Check out the Bodybuilding.com Youtube channel for general understanding. Find a good trainer and start exercising.
How to stop being afraid of change in life? Ways to change life in an article.
I hope you have enough patience and perseverance to master a new skill. Perhaps you have learned something different in six months? Share your experience with our readers.
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Each of us strives to become better in something, to develop some useful skills that will make us better as a professional, better as a person. Skills, which, in fact, are just useful habits.
But how to understand what exactly you need to pump yourself in order to more confidently move forward in your career, relationships and your own development?
3 practical steps to help you:
1. Decide in which area of life you need to pump useful skills in yourself in the first place
2. How to choose the right skills and habits that will really help you achieve your goals?
3. How can these skills be actually developed?
If you do all the exercises in this article, you will get a clear picture of how to develop any useful skill (or skills) that will move you towards your desired goals. Be it personal, professional or even financial goals.
Step 1.
First, let's do the classic exercise "Circle of Balance" to determine your current life situation. You may be familiar with it, but do it anyway. In addition to being useful for diagnosing our life, for us it will become the starting point in our self-leveling.
I really like this technique, at first glance it is simple, but at the same time, an effective technique.
Our life and what we build in it with the help of different useful habits has different facets.
Developing, it is important to see a holistic picture of our life. This makes it possible to understand where we have weak points and strengthen them!
The "Wheel of Life Balance" allows you to expand your vision and structure, and then focus the direction of development.
1. The scheme of use is as follows:
Draw a diagram. Divide it into several sectors, so that, if necessary, more sectors can be divided.
Write down 2-3 skills that you really lack. Which will allow you to really move in the desired direction.
Even if you're not completely sure, write down your options.
Now, for each skill you have written, what exactly will that skill give you if you master it?
For example:
financial literacy.
It will allow you to save and correctly increase money, ensure stability, and make it possible to have passive income.
Go in for sports (gym, yoga, etc.)
I will feel strength in my body, smartness, confidence, I will get a great mood.
I will finish what I started, stop postponing things for tomorrow, learn to manage my own time, plan my life and act without regard to my changing moods.
In this spirit, write down what the chosen skills or skill will give you if you develop them.
Step 3
Choose what sources you will use to develop the desired skill in yourself.
Find books on Ozone on your topic.
Find tutorials online on your topic.
Find paid and free materials on your topic
The main thing in the selection of material is to immediately put it into practice.
For example, you want to learn effective communication. Buy a book with exercises, go to a training, find materials that contain practice.
Take 2-3 skill exercises and practice every day.
If you want to learn financial literacy. Start simple - open an account where you will save part of the funds all the time, make a down payment, etc.
The key to developing any skill is CONSTANTLY USING IT EVERY DAY!
And for this there is a wonderful tool - Advirtus. Check out my website for a video on how to use it. The tool is simple and very effective.
Outcome:
1. Determine the area of life that requires pumping.
2. Determine the skill (or 2-3 skills) that you will pump.
3. Find material on this topic (preferably one that you pay money for)
It is never too late to develop and become better. There are a huge number of skills that can be mastered at any time and used to your advantage.
“I want to learn how to draw, play the guitar, speak French…”, all this can be heard from the lips of a large number of people. At the same time, everyone has an excuse why they did not master the desired skill. In fact, everything is simple, the main thing is to want, and maybe the time has come to learn something new.
1. Develop your creativity.
The ability to draw or photograph has long grown from a hobby into a way to make money. Only a few can create beautiful paintings or take worthwhile photographs, and you have a chance to join their company, the main thing is to have a creative start. In many cities there are schools and courses where you can learn the basics of the chosen direction and become a true professional. It is important to practice every day, devoting at least half an hour to developing the skill.
2. Catch up on lost knowledge.
During school and university it is impossible to master everything, and as often happens, a person chooses a job that may not at all relate to the education received. It is never too late to fill in the gaps and learn new things, for example, the basics of accounting, law, and so on. You can study with a tutor, online or on your own, with the help of books and study guides.
3. Culinary masterpieces in the home kitchen.
The ability to cook is useful not only for women, but also for men. Believe me, if you can do something more than banal fried potatoes or meatballs, then this is a huge plus. There are a huge number of restaurant recipes on the network that you can master at home. Cooking skills are useful at any age. If you want to surprise your relatives and friends, then prepare something unexpected and very tasty for them.
4. Do-it-yourself minor home repairs.
The ability to repair a cabinet door or attach a plinth will be useful to many, since it is a shame to call a master on such trifles. The training will take place at home, as you can find a huge number of videos on the network explaining in detail how to carry out simple repairs. Heroism should not be shown even in case of serious breakdowns, it is better to contact a specialist.
5. No language anywhere.
One of the most useful skills modern man- Fluency foreign languages. It's never too late to learn, the main thing is to set a goal. There are many options for obtaining knowledge: special group courses, individual lessons with a tutor, self-study and online learning.
6. You need to be able to protect yourself.
Unfortunately, the crime rate is constantly growing and no one is safe from attack, so even minimal self-defense skills can save a life. With simple tricks you can learn on your own by watching a video that talks about pain points and shows the technique, and if you want to hit the offender in full, then it is better to attend lessons from a trainer.
7. Learn the skills of a designer.
Of course, no one says that you need to devote your whole life to this, but to know general principles in the design of the premises and develop the skills of style everyone can. It is recommended to get acquainted with the main color types and combinations, to understand the main features of each style. With this minimal knowledge, you can transform your home and workplace.
8. Realize musical dreams.
We have long wanted to master the guitar or the piano, but there was simply no time for this, perhaps it has finally come, and it is worth making the idea a reality. The main thing is to buy an instrument, and you can practice at home using numerous training sites, programs and videos. There are people who teach private lessons on different instruments. A few lessons and you will be able to amaze your friends by playing your favorite instrument.
9. Subtleties of human psychology.
That's what will never be superfluous is the ability to understand and understand people and yourself. Thanks to this, you can build good friendships and love relationships, avoid set-ups and other problems. You can study psychology throughout your life by reading useful books.
10. Now only successful negotiations.
A very useful skill for people building their career or business. There are many useful books that will help you understand how to build relationships with people around you, how to negotiate in order to get benefits and not let others manipulate you.