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5 | Become a Literal Skills Billionaire

You’ve heard me use the term, “Skill Bank” pretty often right? Well if not, a skill bank, in my opinion, is your secret weapon. It’s a secret bank where you house all of your unique skills and attributes that make you, YOU. I believe in this imaginary (but also very real) bank so much. In order to be classified as a “billionaire”, you have to work HARD. But don’t worry, now’s the perfect time to fill your piggy bank with a TON of new skills!

5 Skills You Need to Develop Right Now

It’s a common thought that there are truly 5 hobbies or skills that you need to ensure that you’re always thriving. Below you’ll find the skill categories you should target, but keep reading to find the right skill for you! Enjoy, and join the conversation on Twitter!

Dive Deeper: Tools & Resources That’ll Help You Fill Your Skills Bank

• Breakroom Buddha – Young Professionals Network
  — Building a network full of successful, ambitious people is a skill! Get a head start with the official Breakroom Buddha LinkedIn networking group!
  
• Breakroom Buddha – Sticky Notes
  — Landing a job, keeping a job, and networking are all skills that you should have as a professional. Check out the Breakroom Buddha “Sticky Notes” category, to learn more.
  
• Make It – These are the 5 most valuable skills to learn right now
  — Futurist Scott Steinberg breaks down the key skills that everyone needs to gain if they’re going to stay successful in the future. TL;DR: emotional intelligence, creativity, and adaptability are key!
  
• Creative Mornings – Virtual Field Trips & Monthly Speaker Series
  — Creative Mornings encourages everyone to be their most creative selves. Each month they have free virtual skill-sharing events, as well as a monthly professional speaker.
  
• Harvard University – Free Online Courses
  — Expand your mind with some of Havard’s flagship courses. These courses cover everything from coding to food science. They’re free and open to the public, so check them out!
  
• Free Code Camp – 450+ Free Ivy League Courses
  — Become cultured with this curated list of free ivy league courses. Dive into modern poetry, marketing & business strategies, film topics, and even learn what the true meaning of “success” is.
  
• QuarantineCon – Virtual Networking Conferences
  — After being sentenced to a mandatory lockdown (like most of us were), two recent college grads started “QuarantineCon.” It started off as a one-day virtual speaker series and networking event but now has blossomed into a monthly virtual speaker series.
  
• Duolingo – Courses & Podcast
  — Duolingo is the languaging app that won’t let you quit! Duolingo offers courses via their mobile app and extra learning via their podcasts. Now you can finally learn that new language!

• NPR – The Best Commencement Speeches, Ever
  — Life stories can be inspiring, refreshing, and informative. This is especially true for those who have overcome immeasurable challenges and reached success in their lives. Browse through this collection of graduation speeches, to get inspired, and learn something new. You might even recognize a few of the speakers. 🙂
  
• School16 – Free Remote Classes & Speaker Series
  — If working in tech is on your radar, or if you’re just intrigued by the tech world, then you should be paying close attention to School16. You have the opportunity to learn and hear from tech professionals during free virtual events!
  
• FreeBooksy – Free Ebooks
  — FreeBooksy is simple. They find free books for you to read! Start expanding your mind, and check out their latest finds via their website.
  
• Google Arts & Culture – Virtual Tours
  — Here’s yet another to become the “cultured” friend. View famous paintings, and take virtual 360 tours of famous landmarks all on Google’s dime!
  
• Bored Button – Interactive Activities
  — You never know what you’re going to get when you hit the “Bored” button…which is a good thing! Get instant random facts, learn about new games, and discover a little more about yourself.
  
• Reader’s Digest – 12 Virtual Day Trips
  — Traveling right now is a bit…you know, but there’s always virtual travel. Dip your toes in the water (virtually), and plan out your IRL adventure while you’re at it!
  
• Thinkwritten – 365 Creative Writing Prompts
  — Have you ever thought about creative writing? It’s a good way to keep your creative juices flowing and up your communications skills! Don’t forget to read often too, to elevate your writing.
  
• Linkedin – Course Club
  — LinkedIn has a number of courses (that are not free), BUT every quarter they unlock a few of their popular courses for the general public! Check out this quarter’s free courses now.

Spotlight: TEDx Talks

Here’s an extra plug for you: TEDx! TEDx is an extension of the very popular TED Talks platform. TEDx is a platform that allows students, teachers, and community leaders to spread their ideas across local colleges, universities, and communities!