The book Skin In The Game is now my new favorite time. If you have read this book, you would wonder how this book applies to this title. If you have not, this post will leave a new perception on the way you see life and, I hope it is a positive experience.
In the book, Taleb, the author, discusses why and how one should hold themselves as responsible for their actions. The author takes the discussion to a higher level, pointing out the absurd flaws of the policymakers from this world. Though I am in half-way of the reading, I have already vividly mapped the messages from the book with the current world’s society.
Here are the 5 life skills that will convince you to change the way how you see things in your life
Never Quit Never Regret
This is common advice that goes without saying. We can overlook this insight — real message is not to quit on yourself. When you are in a struggling phase, quit on the things you don’t like or on the people who add up heavyweights to your current situation, but never give up on yourself. The ability to do miraculous things comes out when you believe in yourself with no doubt. If you quit on your ideas and your confidence you will end up regretting later.
Love All Trust You
The world is big and sometimes scary too. When you love everybody in this world, things move in your favor without the need of additional pushing. But, also know to love without trusting them; no expectations from the people. Trusting differs from showing love to people. When you trust yourself rather than relying it on the outside world, the power on your confidence is a whole another dimension.
Acceptance
Mastering the art of acceptance needs years and experimentation. Be it a good lesson you learned hard or the bad lesson you learned through guilt when you accept things as it is, you are molding your personality. We, humans, have the habit to take in the applause but the criticism. A man who can accept the things directed towards him constructively is a wise man. Acceptance need not be looked at a negative point; you don’t have to accept failure and sit doing nothing. This art is about understanding the situation calmly so you can act on it.
Patience Is The Key
Patience is not waiting, it is waiting with a positive attitude. One cannot master this life skill without tasting the bitterness of the time. There are world-famous stories about patience about how great roman kings built their empire. When you can remain in tranquil for your fruit of success, you have already succeeded.
Toxic Positivity Is Bad
Being positive is good but being toxic positive is worse. When you cannot work on your sad emotions or able to shed a tear when you fail, you are not being positive, just pushing yourself not to accept it. We recommend it you have the vision to see your fall as positive but with a bit of reality. If you want to feel sad about your repeated failed attempts, it is acceptable. Don’t hide from your downside experience with a fake smile on your face.
We do not fix the life skills ones. They change based on time, situation and the person. All we can do is to find a common ground to the skills we need to stay strong and the above are a few of them. If you have some skills that saved you or made you into a better person, share them in the comments section.
