A colleague shared an article about 20 things every Twentysomething should know how to do. While the author first advocated for the twenties to be a time of exploration and growth, he believes that there are certain things that are essential skills.
Some I agree with. (I also know many people who are well past age 29 and have not mastered these skills!):
> Say “I was wrong.”
> Be alone
> Prioritize the important over the urgent
> Bite your tongue
> Parallel park
But, as with any list, there are some that I would not have included on mine:
> Brew a great cup of coffee or tea
> Recommend a book, movie or album
> Approach a stranger
> Defend your media choices
> Make a great breakfast
I would have included:
> Know how to dress professionally for work
> Open a retirement account
> How to craft a well-written thank you note
> How to propose a new idea to your boss
> How to navigate a new city
What would you include on the list of what you’d like to see twentysomethings master? I’ll bet that there are some people in this age group in your life. How can you help them learn the skills that they don’t explicitly teach you anywhere? You’ll be doing them a huge favor in the long run.
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Source: http://www.relevantmagazine.com/life/whole-life/20-things-every-twentysomething-should-know-how-do by Tyler Huckabee, October 8, 2013