Funny skills to learn

21 Weird, Easy-To-Learn Skills That Always Impress People

We all have that one friend who seems to have an endless list of hidden talents. You might catch them moonwalking at a party, lighting a match with one hand, or sharpening a knife with chef-like flair before chopping veggies for Green Goddess salad. Like some sort of uber-cool movie character, they seem to be chock full of suave life skills and fun party tricks, and thus never fail to be all sorts of impressive.

While unusual skills like these can seem near-magical when you watch them in action, often all it takes to pick up random talents is a little time and effort. If you find yourself with a spare moment, simply choose one fun skill to learn, pull up a YouTube video, and commit to practicing until it feels like second nature. Go for the fun party tricks, or focus on one or two that would come in handy in everyday life, like a laundry or cooking hack. What’s more is that these cool skills to learn don’t have to be just useful. Sometimes they’ll keep yourself entertained. Ever solved a Rubik’s cube? Now that’s a talent that will get your friends talking.

Learning something new and starting a hobby also feels really good: a 2017 study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that structuring your free time with leisure activities was linked to mental health benefits. That’s not even taking into account the self-esteem boost that comes when you truly impress people at a party with your ability to do the splits.

Below, a few easy-to-learn skills that are sure to impress everyone.

If ever there was a skill you needed in life, it's moonwalking, obviously. Popularized by Michael Jackson, the moonwalk makes anyone look like the best dancer ever, even though all you’re doing is sliding backwards across the floor. Whip it out at your next get-together, and everyone will be all sorts of impressed.

2. Shuffle

While there are a million and one TikTok dances out there, the shuffle is one that keeps coming back. Learn how to do it once-and-for-all using the video above.

The next time you're cooking with an audience and notice the knives are dull, pull out a steel (the thing you sharpen a knife against) and remedy the situation like a pro. Not only will a sharp knife make your slices more efficient, it'll also prove to friends and fam that you’re pretty much a shoe-in for the next season of Top Chef.

4. Chop Food Quickly

Amazed by people who can chop an entire cucumber in .5 seconds? Then follow this essential knife skills guide and you’ll be slicing and dicing like a five-star chef in no time.

Get someone's attention or quiet a room with an impressively ear-piercing whistle. As with most skills, it’ll take some practice. But once you get it down, you’ll never forget.

Pen twirling is a fun way to pass the time, while also impressing everyone with your casually cool skills. Are you a drummer? Or some kind of magician? Let them wonder.

We all know how to hold up a phone and snap a selfie. But have you ever wanted to take them to the next level? Get ready to stunt on everyone with your new and improved, perfectly-angled pics.

8. Take Better Pictures

Whether you’re snapping a photo of a friend, landscape, or building, there are ways to finagle the shot to make it look next-level. Think about things like framing and lighting, and even your most casual photos will be worthy of a postcard.

Some folks tell stories that captivate the entire room, regardless of the topic. In the video above, you’ll learn their tricks, including how to hook an audience, speak with enthusiasm, and tell stories in a linear way so listeners never feel lost or bored.

Folding shirts can be an agonizing task, especially if you go about it the old-fashioned way. Check out this video for a magical technique that’ll have you speeding through laundry, while roommates look on in awe.

Knowing how to tie a necktie can truly save the day, whether you wear one or end up tying it for someone else. Follow this tutorial for some quick tips ‘n tricks.

Shock everyone with your ability to light a match with one hand before strolling off into the sunset like it was no big deal. All you have to do is bend a match down over the end of a matchbook, flick it with your finger across the striking pad, and voilà. (Side note: Be careful while practicing.)

Forgot your keys? You can a) wait for the super or the locksmith, or b) pick the lock yourself. It requires a wrench and a paperclip, as well as lots of practice. Get it down, though, and you’ll never be locked out again.

There’s something oddly charming about knowing how to juggle, whether you toss around three tennis balls or a couple of oranges. This video covers all the basics in just 10 minutes.

Speed reading can come in clutch whenever you need to go over terms and conditions (you read those, right?), quickly get through a book for class, or simply check more novels off your to-be-read list — all of which are very impressive.

16. Do A Split

It’ll take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a few months to become flexible enough to do a split, so know that going in. It’s also important to start slow, warm-up, and know your limits. But once you get there, there will be no stopping you.

While Rubik’s cubes look intimidating, they're actually not impossible to solve if you understand how they work. Instead of turning the squares and hoping for the best, there’s actually a pattern you need to follow, as well as a few twisting techniques. After some practice, you should be able to solve them in a few seconds, much to the astonishment of everyone nearby.

The next time you're out and about and spot a piano, be the person who can plunk down to play a quick song. It’ll be ridiculously charming.

19. Break An Apple In Half With Your Bare Hands

Why would you want to rip an apple in half, you might ask? Because it looks cool. Simple as that.

It's easier than you think to say the alphabet backwards, especially since it fits into the same sing-songy ABC tune you already know.

21. Flip Food In A Pan

One last food trick, because nothing’s more impressive than kitchen skills, right? In the video above you’ll learn the secret to flipping food in a pan, just like a professional chef. (And yes, you should practice with something like cheeseballs until you get the hang of it.)

Additional reporting by Lauren Grant.

This article was originally published on November 10, 2017

9 Useless But Very Impressive Things You Can Learn In Under 10 Minutes

Let's be honest for a second. There's rarely very few things to learn that will gratify you instantly. So the 9 things that you'll read are pretty useless, but boy, are they are some cool talents to have. 

You don't always have to learn stuff only when it benefits your career. These cools skills can be on your list of 'things to learn' just for the fun of it.

1. The impossible balancing act with a fork and a toothpick.

At the risk of perhaps cracking the worst pun in the history of puns, this bit of trickery will make you look forking cool. But how is this man balancing two forks on a single toothpick? Centre of gravity is the answer actually. If only we were taught about the laws of physics in school with such cool examples.

Impressive, isn't it?

Also read: Here's What We Can Learn From Silicon Valley Parents Who Are Raising Their Kids Away From Tech

Better results are expected if you want to scare people. Works best on siblings and mothers. Make sure they aren't holding anything hotter than what your body can withstand. Bonus points if you manage to successfully video tape your experience and upload on social media. Internet loves stupid things like this.

Art of manliness/ Ted Slampyak

Make sure your ninja outfit is more like a Chinese stealth warrior and less ISIS. 

3. Impress people by becoming a hacker.

Okay, we know you're not that smart. None of us can become a hacker in ten minutes, so how does one impress someone by becoming a hacker? You don't. I mean you impress, but you don't become a hacker. You pretend to be a hacker. So here's a little hack to get your laptop to have an epileptic seizure. Practice it on your own laptop, but make sure you switch to someone else's machine before showing off.

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Input this into a notepad doc:

:A

Color 0f

dir/s

Color f0

dir/s

goto A

Save as . bat

Open and hope no one is sensitive to flashing colours/lights. 

That's it. You're not the annoying little condescending prick for that one second. 

Also read: Five Lessons India Learnt When 55,000 Farmers Marched On Mumbai's Streets Peacefully

4. Amazing, but fake piano skills

The world would be a lot more peaceful if everyone could play like Ludvig Van Beethoven. But sadly, that's not the case. One can always, however, fake it. Check out the video to know how you could come across as a master in front of a crowd. Two things though - one, make sure your 'act' doesn't exceed 2 to 3 minutes. And two, remember your treading on thin ice, so make sure you stick to the black keys. Of course, more drama is always appreciated.

Follow this by doing the ninja walk.

5. Use a fancy foreign language to completely bowl idiots over. 

Ever come across those douches who purposely speak to the other person in English, even though they very well realise it's not a language the other person is comfortable with? I urge you to try your fancy language with these jerks. All you need to do is build an interesting enough story around it.

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You're obviously not really learning a different language, because, 10 minutes. Actually you're just mugging up 5 phrases in the language you think you're comfortable with, and just vomiting it out. Confidence is actually more important than memory here. They don't know what you're talking about, but boy, are they impressed with you, so keep chatting, even if none of it makes any sense. 

Apart from idiots, it also works pretty well on Tinder dates. Make sure your story is an interesting one though.

You don't have to be an ass to know how to whistle. It can just be a cool thing to know. 

All you need to do is join your two pinkies in a way that only the tip touches making an inverted 'V' shape between two hands. Then roll the tip of your tongue back, and rest the two fingers on the rolled-up bit of your tongue. Blow as hard as possible. Practice before you embarrass yourself. Here's a video which might help.

7. Learn the simplest 'magic' trick.

Now I used the word simple because, let's face it, not all of us are performers and the main ingredient of being a good magician is a solid performance. In case you don't know if you are one, remember that time in your childhood when you told your parents you did not drink, smoke or watch porn. Did they buy your bullshit? Yes? You're good to go.

Here are some to get you started.

Works best on kids and undeserving teenagers in very expensive colleges. 

Do not try doing this in front of your mother. She will know you are fooling her and go on a half-hour rant about how you should not be doing immature things with food. You might get a smirk of approval from your dad though. Again, works best on children. Can also be attempted at a party. Timing is key, do not attempt in the beginning of the party. Sober people are just the worst. Wait till at least eighty percent of the people are wasted. Make sure you're not wasted. Then just eat the bread.

Art of manliness/ Ted Slampyak

Follow this by doing the ninja walk.

9. Learn how to escape duct tape.

This is actually pretty impressive and can save your life one day. That's only if you're tied with duct tape though. This works just fine for almost everybody because it is so smooth, see. 

12 Impressive Skills You Can Acquire in a Week

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Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't take long to master a new skill. It is possible to achieve a decent level of skill in just 20 hours, practicing several hours a day for a week.

1. Play a song on a musical instrument

Of course, it will not be possible to study music theory and become a professional musician in just a week. But this is quite enough to learn how to play one song on the ukulele or harmonica. A rare instrument will make a special impression on the listeners. nine0003

At the end of his TED Talk, business expert and author Josh Kaufman played a mix of famous songs on his ukulele. For this, according to Josh, it took him only 20 hours of practice.

2. Drive a car with a manual transmission

If you have an automatic transmission car, learn to drive a manual transmission. Who knows, maybe this skill will come in handy in the future when you have to drive someone else's car.

3. Rubik's Cube

People who solve a Rubik's Cube in just a few seconds say that it's not difficult. You just need to learn the algorithm for assembling the famous puzzle, which is very easy to remember. Even if you are a beginner, in a week you can learn how to solve a Rubik's Cube in less than a couple of minutes.

4. Telling interesting stories

Storytelling is a skill that also needs to be learned if nature has not gifted you with public speaking. A good storyteller knows how to captivate an audience by telling a story with passion, how to keep an audience's attention, and when to stop. nine0003

5. Parallel parking

Everyone who wants to get a driver's license should learn how to parallel park. But many have difficulties with this.

A week is enough time to learn this maneuver. And if you can make it with one movement of your hand, then you will definitely impress the passenger sitting next to you with your skill.

6. Cooking a delicious dish

It's easy to upgrade your cooking skills in just a week. Perhaps subsequently the cooked dish will become your signature dish. nine0003

You can learn how to cook pasta with aromatic sauce or the perfect steak. Serve it all with good wine and voila! An unforgettable dinner is ready.

7. Learn the basics of martial arts

Self-defense is a skill that people learn in the hope that they will never need it in real life. However, this is a very important skill. In a week, you can learn the basic maneuvers and self-defense techniques.

8. Remember the number π

Well, even if this skill is not useful to you, a person who recites many first digits of the number π by heart is impressive, isn't it? To do this, memorize every day 6-7 digits after the decimal point and repeat what you have already learned every day. nine0003

9. Learn the basics of a foreign language

People who speak more than one language are called polyglots. Matthew Youlden and his brother Michael know more than 12 languages, which is why they are called hyperpolyglots. They were able to master conversational Turkish in just one week.

Brothers use the Babbel application, flash cards, media, movies, music and other popular culture as assistants in learning a spoken foreign language.

10. Breaking an apple with bare hands

Although this fruit is tough, there is a trick to breaking it without the aid of any tools.

Remove the apple tail first. Then hold the apple so that the thumbs are on top, the palms are completely wrapped around the apple, and the tips of the remaining fingers are at the bottom of the fruit. Press firmly on the apple, twisting it in your hands.

This video clearly demonstrates how to do it:

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Even if you doubt your dexterity, you can certainly learn this skill. The easiest way is to start by juggling two balls. Throw them one by one, shifting from one hand to the other. Juggling three balls is also quite easy: two balls in your hands, one in the air. nine0003

12. Learn the basics of cutting and sewing

During the week you will be able to master a few basic stitches, learn how to choose fabrics for different types of clothing, use a sewing machine and take measurements. And in the future, you can improve this skill and sew exclusive clothes with your own hands.

SkillUp your Life Top 10 Skills in 2022

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In Appendices A and B, I've put together unique tips for any of these 10 skills.

#10. Draw Photo credit: rawpixel on Unsplash

My definition: Be able to illustrate an idea.

Drawing is an art that takes many years to master in order to achieve perfection. Fortunately, this is a very broad skill that can be easily broken down into “sub-skills”. Each small sub-skill can be mastered fairly quickly.

Subskills:

• sketching techniques (paper or software)
• line art (paper or software)
• color matching techniques (paper or software)
• using tools (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• how to hold a pencil correctly
• how to control line weight
• faces, people, creatures, objects, landscapes
• shadow rendering techniques
• realistic, cartoonish, caricature style architecture, electrical engineering, engineering, scientific fields, etc. )
• and more!

My story about drawing

Drawing was the first skill I decided to learn using the SkillUp method. And I was always sure that it was drawing that I could not master, so I wanted to prove to myself that this was not so. And I proved. nine0003

I practiced for 30 minutes every day for a month, mostly on YouTube. I learned sketching, hatching and color matching in Photoshop.

The results exceeded my expectations.

How to learn to draw?

Since drawing is a very broad skill, I recommend learning the basics of any sub-skill (from the list) to start with 5 hours of practice (30 minutes per day). You'll be surprised how quickly you can master most sub-skills if you don't skip classes and have good learning materials. nine0003

Resources

Freebies

• Youtube.com
• Search engine: “how to ” or “how to learn quickly”

90 because everything changes very quickly and, besides, it's a matter of taste.

#9. Be more productive

My definition: Make the most of 24 hours of each day.

This is a rather ambiguous skill, since productivity itself is a rather abstract concept. The key progress metric here is time saved, as well as the quality and quantity of results achieved.

Being more productive is not about work. This is about activities that are important to you: time with family, meeting friends, work, entertainment.

Sub-skills

• clearly state your passion/purpose
• clearly state your values ​​
• faster typing on a computer or phone
• and more!

My Productivity Story

After 13 years of professional software development, I have acquired a number of skills that have made me more productive on a computer than most people.

Years later, when I immersed myself in introspection, I realized that I possessed these skills and began to use them even more actively. That's when I decided to start writing on Medium. My first article was dedicated specifically to productivity tips. nine0003

How to learn to be productive?

I suggest starting with those sub-skills that will help develop introspection. Learn to identify your values ​​/ passions / goals, take a course on personal growth, master the Eisenhower matrix. Why is it important? An excellent answer to this is given by Peter Drucker:

“There is nothing more useless than doing things effectively that shouldn't be done at all” - Peter Drucker

Looking back, I can say that this is the best advice.

Next, make sure you understand the Pareto principle and start applying it in all areas of your life. Also, learn to set SMART goals.

Now that you have the basic skills to speed up your productivity, you can get down to specifics.

If you use your computer often:

• Learn how to use your mouse/trackpad at maximum speed
• Learn how to touch-type quickly
• Learn the key hotkeys in your operating system, as well as in programs that you often use. nine0103

At first it will seem that you are working even more slowly, but in just a week you will get into the rhythm. Thanks to these skills alone, I work on a computer 2-3 times faster than 90% of people. It is worth investing time and effort into this.

Resources

Free

• Article: 34 Quick Tips for a More Productive 2019
• Article: Completely and Consistently Smash Your Goals with The Limitless Effect
9010 Calendar2 Tool: Limitless Calendar
• Article: Smart Goals
• Article: Eisenhower Matrix
• Course: Learning to Learn (free)
• Book: How we Learn (referral link)
• Article: Pareto Principle
• Article: How To Move Around Your Mac At The Speed ​​Of Light

#8. Play guitar Photo by Jefferson Santos on Unsplash

My definition: Learn to play a musical instrument.

The most popular instrument that SkillUp your Life members want to learn to play is the guitar. You can sing so many songs with the guitar! And isn't it cool to take and play at family gatherings or in the company of friends? And there is such a variety of guitars that finding the right instrument is not difficult. nine0103

And much more!

My guitar story

Oh my god, it's embarrassing to tell...

I've been wanting to learn the guitar for years. To be honest, I've had two guitars in my life. One even still lies somewhere in Colombia. I never had the patience to learn how to play. When I was younger, I tried to learn guitar on my own, but back then there weren't as many learning resources as there are now. I had to either hire a teacher or work hard on my own by downloading chords over a super slow internet connection. nine0003

When I met my future wife at the age of 17, it seemed to me that the guitar made me cooler. Of course, I couldn't play, but she didn't know that - so I was still "cool" 🙂

How to learn to play the guitar?

Since I never learned to play the guitar, I wrote this section based on research and my observations. If there are pros among the readers, please correct me in the comments!

Actually, I would start by mastering the basic sub-skills that I listed above, in order. nine0003

I would spend a maximum of a week on theory (the first 4 sub-skills): this is enough to remember everything you need (apps like Anki help a lot). At the same time, I would easily go over the basics of guitar handling: how to hold the instrument and how to move the fingers.

In the next week, I would be working on these skills and also learning the 4 most popular chords and basic fighting techniques.

Next, I would try to hone what I learned earlier as well as possible. I would start looking for songs under 4 chords I know. Most likely, I would not immerse myself in the notes yet - I would just watch the video and use the tablature. nine0003

After that, I would gradually start learning different songs. Video: Reading music sheet for guitar : 5 Essential Strumming Patterns

Article: Guitar terminology for beginners

Article: 9 Types of Guitars Every Guitarist Should Know

Macro photography

Long exposure photography

Photo processing in Camera Raw

Photo processing in Photoshop

Photo processing in Lightroom

and much more!

My story about photography

Before, I wasn't interested in photography at all. A more or less high-quality camera first appeared to me when I bought the iPhone 6. I started shooting and experimenting with processing through different applications. The process captured me. nine0003

Going on a trip to Iceland, I decided to upgrade my skills in order to bring worthy pictures from the trip. I spent quite a bit of time researching the issue - and the result was not long in coming: I started shooting quite well.

Then I traveled the world for a year. On that trip, I took about 15,000 photographs. I was already doing great - people even thought that I was a photographer. Therefore, in India, I decided to buy my first DSLR and continued my journey with it. Learned a lot of new things! nine0003

I later commissioned several Sundara events and the opening of a new WeWork branch in Bangalore, India.

I am currently learning portrait photography and will be training with these beautiful models: Carla Diaz, Diana Jabba, and Kevin Nguyen.

How to learn to photograph?

To begin with, I advise you to master the rule of thirds: these will be the very 20% of efforts that will give 80% of the result. The rule of thirds can be mastered in 5 minutes, and the pictures will immediately become at least twice as good. nine0003

The rule of thirds is one of many framing techniques. By the way, the rest are also worth exploring. Amateur photos are often successful, but due to poor framing, they do not look very good. This can be corrected by cropping the photo during processing.

Another important aspect is exposure. Learn what perfect exposure looks like and what underexposure/overexposure is. Learn to read a histogram. Learn how to use these techniques to create the effect you want. nine0003

Framing and exposure make beautiful pictures even with inexpensive equipment. Yes, the SLR camera “helps” with the exposure, but the phone can also correctly expose the picture.

Practice taking photos in a certain style for a month. I started with landscape photography. Now I understand that it is in landscape photography that, perhaps, the most difficult thing is to learn how to take really cool pictures.

When you're ready to buy a camera, choose a lens for the style you want to shoot. With experience, you will realize that in most cases, the quality of photos is determined by the lens, and not by the "body" of the camera. nine0103

Video: If You're Serious About Taking Better Portraits, Watch This

Article: 14 portrait photography tips you'll never want to forget

Article: Lightroom Crash Course: Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Lightroom

Paid

• Book: Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Boxed Set, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (Most of what I know comes from Scott Kelby's books).
• Book: Mastering Exposure in Digital Photography

#6. Meditate Photo by JD Mason on Unsplash

My definition: Learning to control the “quality” of the mind.

Many successful people in the world practice meditation daily. This is perhaps the best way to clear your mind.

Meditation helps you fall asleep faster, stress less, make better decisions, and more.

Subskills

• Understand the 7 basic types of meditation
• Breathing techniques
• Compassion and Love
• Awareness of your body
• Relaxation
• The ability to not judge
• Mantras (include many sub-skills)
• and much more!

My meditation story

I thought I would never learn to meditate.

My mistake was that I didn't see meditation as a skill that could be developed.

It seemed to me that meditation is when you don't think about anything. Therefore, as soon as a thought appeared in my head, I got upset. nine0003

I'm sure I'm not the only one who was so deluded. But this is fundamentally wrong.

In September I tried to meditate with a friend in Cambodia and failed miserably. It wasn't until 4 months later that I got up the courage to try meditation again. As soon as I got the right attitude and began to devote time to constant practice, it started to work.

How to learn to meditate?

I myself am new to this business, so I strongly advise you to start by meditating with an instructor. Links to resources that were useful to me, I will leave below. nine0003

The benefit of guided meditation is that it teaches you not to get frustrated by the thoughts in your head and helps you move towards clearing your mind—which is what meditation is all about.

You learn to be aware of how your body and your mind feel. You learn to relax even in situations where it seems impossible.

Many people do not understand that meditation takes time to master. Don't quit after the first failed attempt. Meditate at least once a day for 10 minutes.

You will experience different emotions. For example, I really wanted to laugh when I was told to count my inhalations and exhalations. And sometimes frustration strikes. But whatever feelings you have, don't take them into your head. You can control it. And the more you practice, the easier it will be to do it.

And another important point: no one should distract you during meditation. I advise beginners to meditate in a quiet place. Some people advise sitting down to meditate, but I started lying down - otherwise I simply could not relax enough to concentrate on the process. nine0090 My definition: Learn to use the Spanish language in its various forms.

Did you know that Spanish is the 4th most spoken language in the world (after Mandarin, English and Hindustani)?

Even more interesting, for most speakers, Spanish is their first language: according to this indicator, Spanish is the second largest language in the world after Mandarin. In fact, according to these statistics, the universal world languages ​​should be Mandarin and Spanish. nine0003

It is clear that this was of little use.

A few years later, I switched my phone to Spanish and started studying at Duolingo. I learned a lot. Literally 2 years later, I spoke Spanish at work. It pushed me to master tenses and learn a lot of technical terms.

Then I moved to Spain and spoke the language every day with my friends. I trained well. Three months later, I was already able to carry on a conversation quite well. nine0003

I now live in Colombia and speak Spanish every day.

How to learn this?

The best way to learn a language is to practice all of the above sub-skills in combination: listening, reading, writing and speaking. And by the way, about “talking”: many people are embarrassed to talk because they don't want to make a mistake, but that's when we learn.

1. Switch your phone to Spanish. You know the phone interface by heart, so you can easily learn a dozen other words. nine0103
2. Stick stickers with Spanish words on things around you. For example, stick "mesa" on the kitchen table.
3. Daily 15-minute Duolingo lessons are a great way to expand your vocabulary and practice all 4 sub-skills. Spaced repetition principles are also built into the app's algorithm, so you'll be constantly refreshing what you've learned so far.
4. To improve your speaking skills, communicate with foreigners or go to language courses. There are plenty of resources on the Internet for this (see below). The essence of this practice is that you are not afraid to make mistakes. nine0103
5. Try to learn at least one new phrase every day, ideally from the list of most used phrases (see below).

Doing these five things, I started talking in just a couple of weeks. Of course, these were not the most intense conversations, but I practiced and every day I spoke better and better.

Pimsleur was recommended to me by many, but I haven't tried it (again, see below).

Resources

Free

• App: Duolingo
• Appendix: Memrise
• Article: Top 100 short phrases
• Video: 100 phrases to know (more complete list)
• Video: 100 phrases to know (fun list)
901 Language02 Website: freespanishtutorials. net Website:
• Exchange (I used to have great results)

Paid

• Course: Pimsleur for Castilian
• Course: Pimsleur for Latin American
• Spanish Schools
• Spanish Teachers

#4. Programming Photo by Dlanor S on Unsplash

My definition: Learn to write code to create software and hardware.

Programming is among the most popular skills for a reason. Many people want to learn how to create something from scratch, and programming provides such an opportunity. Programming is useful both in creating software and in developing computer equipment.

If you are not at all familiar with programming, this is the art of writing commands so that the “machine” does what we need. Without programming, there would be no computers. nine0 Almost all of the above submarines can be divided into such component:

• Variays
• Cycles
• Functions
• Object-oriented programming (OOP)
)
• and more!

My story about programming

For those who don't know me: I am a programmer by profession. Now I am developing video games. nine0003

Since childhood, I have been interested in programming - I started playing video games before I could walk. This is no surprise today, but back then it was rare.

When I got my first computer at the age of 13, I started developing video games in RPG Maker 1995. There was no programming involved, but I learned the concepts of logic and variables.

A few years later, I started using the BYOND (Build Your Own Dream) program and created the MMO game Final Fantasy Arena. Everything was written in code, which I did not really know then. The game became popular because people thought it was from the creators of Final Fantasy. Shortly after that, I was thrown out of the portal…damn. nine0003

You know the rest.

How to learn to program?

Programming can seem difficult at first. Many beginners give up quickly.

If you want to learn programming, you need to do it consciously. What do you want to create? Answer this question and everything will make sense. It will be difficult, but you will have strong motivation. When you create a working product, you will be so proud of yourself that your motivation will skyrocket.

Take my story. If it wasn't for my passion for making games, I probably would have given up. Learning subskills and their components is very boring (and difficult). But when there is a dream, everything seems easier. nine0003

I suggest you just do what you want to do. Look for tutorials online and implement immediately. In the field of game development, the Unity tutorials (see below) are very helpful.

And to be honest, now is the best time to learn programming. You have access to so many cool resources - and it's completely free! But it's not even about resources, but about the fact that you can go to your goal and learn everything you need right along the way.

Resources

Free

• Website: Code Academy
• Website: Khan Academy
• Website: Free Code Camp
• Website: Unity Learn
• Article: 71 of the Best Places to Learn To Code For Free
• Website: StackOverflow (a programmer's best friend) )

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• Site/Course: Lambda School

#3. Performing in front of an audience Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash

My definition: Learning how to perform in front of a crowd of people with ease.p

Public speaking involves a lot of skills! No wonder so many people struggle with public speaking! To some extent, this requires an ideal command of speech.

In addition, public speaking is associated with many fears: for example, fear of crowds or fear of failure.

Subskills:

• Pitch
• Tone
• Loudness
• Vocabulary
• Clarity
• Intros
• Conclusions
• Storytelling
• Pace of speech
• Self-presentation
• Body language
• Audience engagement
• Creating visual support
• Controlling fears and nerves
• 3 and more!

My public speaking story

I am an introvert and have never been eager to speak in public. At school, in an attempt to get rid of my shyness, I pretended to be confident in myself - and it worked! nine0003

In fact, I still use this technique. When I have to speak in front of a large audience, I pretend to be Tony Robbins.

Really, is there anyone more relaxed in front of a large audience than Tony Robbins?

Before I started writing, I took two courses: storytelling and public speaking. Then I did not suspect that both skills would be useful to me when writing texts.

How to learn to speak in front of an audience? nine0100

Take every opportunity to speak to a group of people.

First, speak to your loved ones: family members and friends. Talk about what you are very passionate about. When you talk about your favorite things in the circle of your favorite people, fears will not get to you.

Accept that your first story will not be perfect. Notice people's non-verbal reactions. Watch how the level of interest changes from offer to offer.

Public speaking is all about constantly improving your stories. nine0002 My definition: Find out how learning happens in our brain.

Many people think they know how to learn, and most of them are wrong. We have never been taught how to study properly, and as a result, mastering some complex skills is given to us with great difficulty.

Before I started using the SkillUp method, I was terribly disorganized and had no motivation to learn new things. I always felt like I was moving slower than I should. But I did not give up - and soon learned that there are ways to learn faster and better. nine0003

Duties

• COMPLEMENT
• Know what to study further
• to feel when you know enough
• EXTENT CUSTOMS
• The time and frequency of exercises - to increase memorization
• how to use habit in your own. many sub-skills)
• Fighting procrastination
• Visualization techniques (includes many sub-skills)
• Spaced repetition
• Principles of testing
• Understanding how it all manifests itself in the brain
• and much more!

My story about how to learn to learn

When I first started learning to learn, I had no idea where I was going. Over time, I realized how important it is to know the principles of how the brain works. Today I can learn something new much easier than before.

It may seem like it takes me 100% of my time to learn a new skill, but in reality I only practice 30 minutes every day. Usually 15 hours of deliberate practice is enough for me to master the necessary skill and feel quite confident in it

How to learn it?

It would take a whole book to teach you how to learn. To fit into the format of the article, I will give you a link to one of my stories. There I have detailed the key aspects of learning to learn:

The 3 Most Important Skills to Learn Now to Thrive in 2019

First 8 hours:

Watch 30 minutes of the Learn to Learn course at 2x speed - that's enough for you for 16 days.

Resources

Free

Communicating your thoughts through text is not as easy as it seems. The thing is that “on paper” there is no context (which complements and reveals our thoughts in the physical world). The author must be able to convey not only the idea, but also the accompanying details. Is the character sad, happy, or angry? It takes years of practice to learn how to convey all this in the text clearly and concisely.

Subskills

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Conciseness
• Organization (how to structure ideas intelligibly)

  I never intended to write. If you had asked me a year ago what I thought about writing, I would have said: “This is not for me.” I'm a programmer. I only write code and I love it.

  But then, in January 2018, I decided that it was time to improve my writing skills - after all, this is such a powerful way to communicate both in life and in business.

  I started writing, and literally on the fifth day I was published on The Startup. After another 23 days, I hit the top 7 categories. I got a bunch of comments from readers and started to enjoy the process. nine0003

  I was going to pee for 30 days and stop this practice, but things went so well that I decided to continue. And now it's been 12 months since my first publication on Medium, and I'm writing this article.

  How to learn to write?

  As with any other skill, we learn through action. But here's my advice: write publicly.

  Learning is more effective when people see your work. This encourages you to dig deeper and try harder. There is responsibility. You get feedback from readers and improve your skills. nine0003

  Create a blog and post regularly. Publish posts at least once a day, even if you are unhappy with the result. You don't force anyone to read.

  First 8 hours:

  Write 300 words a day for 30-45 minutes a day for 12-16 days. Publish what you have written.

  Resources

  Freeware

  • Article: The Ultimate Regurgitation of Epic Info About Writing on Medium.com
  • Tool: Headline Ninja

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  • Course: 30 Expert Medium Writing Tips Course, Ebook, Audiobook, and Bonus Video Lectures

  A lot of what I know about blogging on Medium I learned from these cool authors:

  Dave Schools and Anthony Moore.

  More to read about developing skills

  In the book, the author offers a pragmatic view of what people in the machine age need to do in order to be indispensable. An interesting study of the secrets of people and companies successfully coping with technological change, as well as a set of tips on what to look for when developing skills. nine0003 Resilient for the future | 9 rules for people in the age of machines. Read more →

  Conclusion

  I hope this article will help you master the skills that are popular in 2019. Any of these skills can be turned into a profession, but they are useful in related fields. In addition, the learning process itself is very exciting if you have the right mindset.

  Below I have put together some universal tips to help you master any of the skills. Start learning each skill by mastering the sub-skill that you find most useful. Use resources from the list or find them yourself. nine0003

  I also want to emphasize that learning new skills does not have to be boring and time-consuming. And you will be surprised how much you can learn in literally 15-20 hours of conscious practice!

  Here I am dancing salsa after 18 hours of practice:

  Learning all these skills has completely changed my life. I am no longer shy. I became more open and interesting. I communicate on a deeper level. I earn more. I became healthier and happier.

  And I wish you the same. So start your journey now. Be who you want to be. It all starts with learning one simple skill. Welcome to our club!

  You will definitely succeed!

  Appendix A: 14 Universal Tips for Mastering Most Skills
  1. When watching a video, take advantage of the rewind: you can go back or skip an uninteresting part. Skip through the introductions and conclusions if you like. Skip off-topic content. nine0103
  2. If your teacher is unclear, find another teacher. Nothing personal. This is your time and your money.
  3. Don't forget to adjust the playback speed and use subtitles.
  4. Never forget the Pareto principle (the 80/20 rule).
  5. Always break down skills into smaller sub-skills.
  6. Always keep track of your progress and save the resources you used for learning - this will come in handy in the future.
  7. Keep notes of what you have learned and what you have done. nine0103
  8. Be consistent. Practice a little every day.
  9. Diversify your practice. Don't do the same exercise over and over again.
  10. Use spaced repetition techniques. In a sense, do not repeat randomly - systematize.
  11. Practice as much as possible with the other person. First, it increases responsibility. Secondly, learning benefits both of you.
  12. Share your success with others or online.

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