10 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do by 30

There are certain life skills that everyone needs to have mastered in order to be successful and self reliant. Most experts  believe it is healthy to reflect on what you do well and where you struggle so you can continually improve yourself and make your life choices in an intelligent and beneficial fashion. Consider where you stand on each item in this list and make positive changes as needed.

1. How to budget- like it or not, the entire world is based on credit. Anyone who doesn’t have good credit will suffer endless penalties that will keep them in the struggling financially. Knowing how to budget your own fiances based on income and expenditures is extremely important.
2. How to cook – no one can live off Ramen Noodles for ever. Yes, it is simple, filling and cheap, but the nutritional value is not sustaining. Learn to cook a few healthy dishes.
3. How to write professionally – it is as important to be well written as it is to be well spoken. Master your language in writing.
4. How not to part with your hard-earned cash – an very helpful adage is to “tell your money where to go.” Don’t spend every dime today because you have another check coming on Friday. Make out a budget and save some money, you don’t know what the future holds.
5. How to change a flat tire – there is no need to wait for a tow or pay for road side assistance when you can change a tire yourself. It may be hot or cold outside, but this is something you can do. If you have never changed a tire, pull up a youtube video and learn it.
6. How to look up your credit report – as mentioned previously, the world revolves around credit to some extend. A good credit rating is very important. Checking your credit report will ensure that the information remains accurate and will show if there are fraudulent charges or stolen identity issues.
7. How to manage your money…digitally – you shop online, order food online, you should be able to manage your finances online as well.
8. How to swim – this is a skill that can save someone else’s life. Pools and other bodies of water are like magnets to children. Being able to keep a child safe in and around water is a must.
9. How to move on – letting go of the past and moving toward a brighter future is not only important, but healthy.
10. How to strike a balance between work and life – remember that we work to live and he that won’t work shouldn’t eat.

This is not an exhaustive list, but a good start on some of the important life skills necessary for success in today’s world. Read the entire article for detailed information: 10 Things Everyone Should Know How to Do by 30.