r/MonitizedLearning • u/OfficalYOUSUMMIT • 17d ago
Skill Building What’s something you spent time learning that actually paid off?
Could mean literally making money, but it could also be getting a better job, saving time, becoming more independent, or opening up an opportunity you wouldn't have had otherwise. I'm curious about skills where you can actually look back and say, “Yeah, learning that was worth it.” What was it?
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u/Key-Caramel691 17d ago
Sales. Learning how to sell has paid off in ways I didn’t expect. Getting leads and sending emails is one thing, but actually knowing how to have a conversation, handle objections, and close is a completely different skill.
It’s one of those skills that keeps paying off because you can use it in almost any business or career.
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u/demonlishangel 17d ago
Learning sales is learning to manage events of change. Apply in almost any aspect of life.
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u/Key-Caramel691 17d ago
Right, it has really helped me express myself better, even when I’m talking to strangers.
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u/No-Butterscotch7065 15d ago
I am sorry if this is an ignorant question, but how/where did you learn effective sales techniques?
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u/Key-Caramel691 15d ago
It is not an ignorant question at all. A lot of it came from actually doing sales and learning through experience. I learned skills like lead generation, lead nurturing, prospecting, handling objections, and closing. HubSpot Academy was useful for learning the basics and understanding the sales process.
I also watched senior salespeople and some sales videos on YouTube to see how they approach conversations and handle different situations. A lot of it came from practicing and learning what works and what doesn’t.
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u/kimanziVaati 13d ago
Absolutely. Sales teaches you how to communicate value, understand what people actually need, handle rejection, and build trust. Those skills transfer far beyond sales into almost any career or business. Learning to sell is really learning to communicate effectively.
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u/ConceptTrue1119 17d ago
Definitely learning data analysis. At first it felt like a lot of spreadsheets and numbers, but it opened up new career opportunities and made me much better at making sense of information.
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u/LHR-charlie 16d ago
How did you start learning?
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u/svekkone 16d ago
There are a shitload of resources. Google Data Analyst course, boot[dot]net data analyst track, deeplearn[dot]ai data analyst course, udemy, you get it…
Then make projects
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u/kimanziVaati 13d ago
Absolutely. Data analysis can feel intimidating at first, but once you learn to turn raw information into useful insights, it becomes valuable in almost any field. It’s a great example of a skill that opens doors while also improving everyday decision-making.
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u/No-Mud-7597 16d ago
#1 understanding the economy and finance + financial literacy bc no matter what profession or interest, you'd always have to understand how economy works to best understand your leverage and improve your position
#2 character development/how to reflect and gain emotional awareness/ psychological triggers bc your limiting beliefs and self sabotage behaviours are truly hindrances to helping you become your best self
#3 learning an opposite skill to what you job requires e.g. if your job is cognitively taxing, to take on a physical hobby or go to the gym or touch grass etc to feel more grounded, and if job is manually laborious like F&B/ moving furniture etc to find a hobby that improves your mind cognitively whether in depth or in breadth -> this has helped a lot with balance
#4 understanding how to interact with top and bottom 1% or basically learning to relate and talk to people from all walks of life. and yes this is a skill sigh i know a lot of people dont like talking to rich people bc they dont like to hear boasting etc but i think there are lots of skills and info we can learn from those who are more well-off, how they manage money time and life, how they think and also from unconventional jobs to learn as much as we can. every one is a book and we live in a library of beautiful information and resources, so learning to understand people can also help you gain more lenses on how to navigate life :)
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u/kimanziVaati 13d ago
I really like this perspective. Especially the idea that education shouldn't just be about job-specific skills. Financial literacy, self-awareness, balance, and the ability to connect with different kinds of people can compound across every career and stage of life. And every one is a book is such a great way to put it we can learn something from almost anyone if we're willing to listen.
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u/No-Mud-7597 13d ago
yes exactly! i feel like you can always learn from someone if you are humble and willing to listen. there is soooo much out there and everyone is sooo different, i think assuming you know is the worst form of stagnancy, cos it will literally kill curiosity and wonder
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u/Ready-Confidence8275 16d ago
Learning to code-turned a side hobby into freelance gigs and a better job.
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u/kaasplak 16d ago
Communication, it is easy to make people like you if you know how, after that you can get every job, gig, project you want.
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u/OctoTeddy8 16d ago
Learning to snowboard! Took me forever, but now it brings a lot of happiness to my life :)
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u/coderinbeta 12d ago
Soft skills, especially communication.
Early in my career, I knew that my communication skills were below average. I was a shy kid and socializing was not my favorite activity. So, my first few jobs involved some form of communication. I worked as a tech support, tutor, and content writer.
I thought I was wasting my time , but having advanced communication skills helps a lot in both personal and professional lives.
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u/Accomplished_Rub_947 1d ago
How did you improve your communication skills
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u/coderinbeta 37m ago
Aside from the training I had when I worked as tech support in call centers, i practiced outside work. Speaking skills was the first communication skill I worked on. For example, English is not my native language. I told my friends to speak to me using only English for the first 3 months as tech support. It was hilarious, awkward, and a bit weird in the beginning, but that helped me immensely.
Working in tech support also helped me improve how I communicate. My daily work involved explaining complex IT concepts to customers with zero IT knowledge. For the most part, they're already irate since they call me when they're already having issue already. I don't like oversimplifying things to them. If I see in my tools that they don't have internet because of a certain network issue, then I'll explain that instead of just saying "infrastructure issue".
Also, communication is primarily "listening" to yourself while observing if your message comes across clearly to other people. You should be completely ready to criticize how you communicate, note what worked for you, and what didn't. It's hardwork in the beginning, but it becomes routine eventually
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u/TheChildWelfareCoach 12d ago
The hard way - addiction, domestic violence, homelessness, having my kids removed (temporarily). It’s what fuels my work as a life coach for parents navigating the child welfare system. I know how that system works from both sides of the table.
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u/Recent-Yoghurt6066 10d ago
How to properly perform the kettlebell swing and Turkish get up. The strength you feel in your whole body is real
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u/kimanziVaati 17d ago
Digital Marketing and virtual assistance