According to Malcolm Gladwell who writes in his book, Outliers, 10,000 hours of deliberate practice is the amount of time it takes to be a top performer in a highly competitive field. Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Barack Obama, Oprah, and many more top performers dedicate a lot of their time to learning a variety of skills that have allowed them to be where they are today. All of them have achieved much because of what they’ve learned and what they know. However, contrary to what many people know, some things can be learned in a very short time and in a way that will radically change your life. The skills below are all things that can be learned in under 8 hours.
- Learning to learn
- Writing
- Public speaking
- Forming good habits
- Meditation
- Negotiation
- Mathematical thinking
- Coordination and flexibility
Learning to Learn
The main purpose of learning to learn is to know oneself and his abilities, to learn the characteristics of perception, to know the principles of learning, to know why, where, how and why he can get information, to use his feelings and senses in learning. With this information; it is the main purpose of learning to learn to raise people who are not overwhelmed by the burden of the information they have learned can control what they have learned, can cope with problems, interpret and analyze them, demand new information, see the deficiencies of what they have learned, who know how and in what way to complete their deficiencies or weaknesses, make their own decisions and raise people who know the techniques of learning and actively use them. Learning to learn requires the active use of knowledge as a tool without being overwhelmed by the knowledge which has been learned. Watch videos about learning to learn 45 minutes a day at 2x speed. Thus, you will have learned how to learn learning in under 8 hours.
How can it change your life?
Well, learning new skills increases your motivation, makes you more adaptable, relatable, interesting, and helps you get better jobs and earn more money.
Writing Skill
Authorship and writing skills appear in many areas of our lives. The development of writing skills in business and social life is definitely important. However, to be a good writer, you must first read a lot. To love reading is the most important step in developing writing skills. Afterwards, it is necessary to set a goal for writing and write according to this goal. This goal can be targets such as type of writing or subject. Write according to the spelling rules and grammar and you should practice constantly. Keep writing for 45 minutes a day to improve yourself.
How can it change your life?
Writing helps you define your voice. It helps you get clarity on who you are and who you want to become.
Public speaking
For the ability to address and speak effectively in front of an audience, we must first correct our diction. There are a lot of videos on the development of diction on media forums such as Youtube and practice by watching 15 minutes of diction training every day. Then, for the remaining 30 minutes, talk in front of the mirror on a topic of your choice that day. You will see that your speaking skill will increase day by day.
How can it change your life?
On top of its benefits is that you will improve your vocabulary and speak with greater clarity. People will understand you more when you speak
Forming good habits
“Every day one should listen to a piece of music, read a good poem, see a beautiful painting and, if possible, say a few sensible sentences.” says Goethe. Develop habits that will nourish your soul every day. These habits can be learning art history, discovering new music genres, reading and seeing new places. As you acquire good habits, you will realize that life is much more meaningful and you will wake up more peaceful every morning. All it takes is 45 minutes each day for good habits and discoveries.
How can it change your life?
After forming the good habits you can say: “I’m now in the best physical shape I’ve ever been in my life. I eat healthier, workout almost every day, I learn something new daily, and I sleep much better. As a result, I live a happier and more fulfilled life.”
Negotiation
Your ability to get results, both in the business world and in the flow of routine life, is the best feature that distinguishes you from the other people. By using your result-taking skills in the negotiation processes, you get the chance to get what you want. You will be successful in negotiation if you focus on “how” the meeting will be conducted, rather than on issues such as the meeting time, who will be present there, and what the agenda will be. This is an essential skill for successful negotiation. People who conduct a successful negotiation process patiently listen to the other person and avoid interrupting them. Even if the other person offers superfluous information, it is important to be understanding. They don’t put on facial expressions that reflect their disappointment at any argument. You can make great progress in negotiation techniques by allocating half an hour every day.
How can it change your life?
If you are salaried, it will help you negotiate a better salary and benefits. You’ll also be able to negotiate to work on the most interesting projects for you. If you are trying to find a job, you’ll know better what they are looking for and adapt to your interviewer. When haggling in markets, you’ll be able to get better deals. In business, you’ll get more clients to say “yes” to you.
And probably the most important benefit is that it improves your confidence.
Mathematical Thinking
Mathematical thinking is people’s systematic and quick approach to events. If there is a problem, there is definitely a solution to it, and on this thought, a search for a solution is started. Mathematics is not composed of just numbers and figures as it is thought. It means analysis, statistics, survey, abstraction, concretization, in short, it is the art of simplifying something analytically. Just as a problem has more than one solution, there are many different solutions to problems in life. To think mathematically, look at things in different ways, not the way you know them, and discover new ways every time.
How can it change your life?
The main benefit is to increase your analytical and reasoning skills. This will help you make better-informed decisions, including during negotiation scenarios. You’ll run businesses more efficiently. You’ll be a better manager. You’ll make more money because you’ll know how to manage it better. Finally, you’ll be more productive simply by knowing how to better analyze your time.
Meditation
Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person, a new person, or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. You’re not trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. You’re learning to observe them without judgment. And eventually, you may start to better understand them as well.
Learning to meditate is like learning any other skill. Think of it like exercising a muscle that you’ve never really worked out before. It takes consistent practice to get comfortable.
How can it change your life?
Here are some of the long-term benefits you will get from learning to meditate: You will reduce the time to fall asleep from 1–2 hours to 10–15 minutes. The quality of your sleep will also tend to be better. You will see a reduction of stress . A lot of people report being much less stressed from doing meditation. Finally, you will have more clarity on your emotions, body, and mind, leading you to make better decisions.
Coordination and flexibilit
Having coordination and flexibility is one of the most important parts of living a healthy life. And without being healthy, it’s hard to even think about the skills above.
How can it change your life?
This skill will open the doors to more physical activities. The more coordination and flexibility you have, the easier it will be to perform at any sport or physical activity. It will also help with blood circulation too.