Lifelong learner? Here are five skills to build to survive in the modern world

Clayton J. Hester
2 min readFeb 1, 2023
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Becoming a lifelong learner is the most important transformation you can make. But what do you learn? To become a master of self-education, build your core skills in 5 key areas:

critical thinking

Learn how to analyze, evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources.

communication skills

Develop the ability to communicate your ideas effectively both orally and in writing.

technical knowledge

Acquire an understanding of computer science and coding, as thesed skills are essential for most jobs today.

creativity studies

The field of creativity is a new and ever-growing domain. Creative
thinking involves developing new ideas and innovative solutions to problems. It’s an invaluable tool for problem solving, decision making and other aspects of life.

leadership studies- Leadership is a key skill in any field, and learning how to be an effective leader can open up a world of opportunities. Leadership skills are essential for developing successful teams, organization

communications studies

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Clayton J. Hester

Country boy. Explorer of the creative process & life, the arts, storytelling, innovation and history of ideas. Omnia in gloriam Dei facite — claytonjhester.com