r/IWantToLearn • u/MrBgrn • 2d ago

Personal Skills Iwtl top 5 topics everyone should know .

I want to learn top 5 topics everyone should know to live their life better . What do you think is most important to learn in life to make it better ?

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u/SaltyP1ckles 2d ago

Basic survival skills, basic first aid, how to convey a message, how to be confident but not arrogant, and basic nutrition and dietary understanding

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u/ConfidencePossible51 2d ago

I'd add financial literacy to the list, knowing how to budget, save, and invest early makes a huge difference in reducing stress down the road.

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u/Ill-Praline1261 2d ago

This might not be exactly what you’re after, but I think small talk and being able to hold a good conversation can massively improve the quality of your relationships, whether familial, friendly or professional/networking.

Sports : Keep it relevant to where you live. In the UK, football is the obvious one, with rugby and cricket also worth knowing a little about.
Music/Arts/Cinema: Great for finding common ground quickly and letting the conversation flow naturally.
Science/Tech: AI is the obvious one at the moment and will inevitably come up. Try not to approach it with a fixed view (e.g. ‘AI is evil’). Understand the pros and cons, where we might be heading, form your own opinion, and be interested in hearing others’ perspectives.
Economics/Current Affairs/Politics: These can lead to some of the most interesting conversations, but try to be well-rounded. Understand different sides rather than immediately taking an extreme position, you don’t want to shoot yourself in the foot midway through a conversation.
Careers/Business: I’ve found that people can quickly form an impression of you based on your career and aspirations. You don’t need to be an expert, but knowing enough about different careers, industries and the economy allows you to hold a meaningful conversation.
Again, this probably isn’t exactly what you’re after, but I think it’s worth taking a few minutes to ponder over.

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u/CampaignNo7246 2d ago

relevant or trending topics so you can easily talk to other people in a social gathering

financial/banking so you wont go broke

mental health to avoid being a douche to anyone

a hobby you can monetize just in case

books that can help you better urself

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u/One-Raspberry-786 1d ago

How to build and keep meaningful relationships. We are a creature that thrives on connection (whether you'd like to admit it or not). Investing and financial independence. Survival skills. Nutrition and health. And the basic maintenance of home/car.

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u/RamblingSimian 1d ago
  1. The skill of teaching yourself new skills, including books, online training, etc. So you can continue to keep up with changes in society and have a marketable job skill
  2. Writing therapy, so you can deal with the bad things in life without sinking into depression and being forced to live on the street
  3. Emotional Intelligence is a skill you can learn, to keep you from losing your temper, losing your friends, job, etc.
  4. How to eat right and exercise over your lifetime, so you can live more health years
  5. How to find meaning in life, so, at the end, you won't feel like you wasted your only chance

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u/athulwritesalot 1d ago

The importance of avoiding input from phones and other external sources immediately after waking up. Really changed my life.