Especially now investing in yourself should be No 1 strategy for you. Covid – 19 only speed things up. Now more than ever you need new skills. Don’t know why? Here are our top 5 reasons:
- Everything is changing
- Everything is more automated
- Many skills won’t be needed – get new ones
- Train your brain
- Be prepared
Everything is changing
Everything around us is changing. Faster and more severe than ever. Constant change in our job, personal life, everyday things was always part of normal life. Nothing special about it. But now we’re witnessing rapid change in every aspect all at once. Our daily routine were changed, job specialization, how we do the shopping, way of spending free time. Everything is changing. Today our skills may be needed, tomorrow not necessary.
Everything is more automated
Every company is trying to cut costs, eliminate weakest links, optimize. Many tasks are automated. Many will be in couple of months or years. If you don’t want to be replaced by sophisticated algorithm, you need to evolve. You need new skills.
Many skills won’t be needed – get new ones
Some tasks can be automated some just won’t matter any more. If no one need your skill set you’re in deep trouble. Think of that ahead.
Train your brain
Research shows that your brain need stimulation. If you don’t learn new things you’re going backwards. You’ll need your brain for many, many years. Train it like all other muscles.