Start2Finish: Fueling Discipline, Focus and the right mindset
Start2finish is about starting a journey towards achieving fulfilment and the guidance to travel through the voyage until reaching the shores of your goals and visions. The mission is reaching the finish line in whatever endeavours of your life. Many of us lose track of our goals or abandon ship due to situations surrounding us or we lose the will power to go on. Hence regularly reminding each other of what is at stake is key to keep us going
Start2Finish: Fueling Discipline, Focus and the right mindset
Learn your way to success by stack-up your skills
We are living in a fast paced and volatile times, where change and proactive-ness are imminent. Image you are have a skill and things change at your work place you will be replaced, Also image missing a promotion or business opportunity because your skills are outdated?
You can do something about it, develop skills that will continue to give you the competitive edge in your career, personal life and business. Steve Covey said continue to sharpen the saw and stacking-up your skills will make you competitive, relevant and agile to change.
Learn new skills that will compliment your current skill, also consolidate the ones you have and analyse the gaps. Invest in both hard and soft skills to ensure you become relatable because hard skills alone will get you into the door but it is the people skills/soft skills that will help you stay, becoming part of a team or succeed.
So, what exactly is skill stacking?
It's the process of merging multiple skills from various domains to form a unique blend of abilities.
The beauty of skill stacking is you can use it for personal growth in your career, in a business setting as a leader, to be become multifaceted across the business systems. Also you might be working and want to compliment your income, you can learn life skills that will give you that edge, like farming, buying and selling , coding, chicken rearing, piggery etc. They are many skills we can all learn some complimentary to our field of study or our interests.
How to create your skill stack?
1. Identify your core skill - area of expertise
2. Identify complementary skills. Look for skills that can enhance your ability to perform your primary role or open up new opportunities
3. Set learning goals. Create a plan and execute once you have clarity on the skills gap.
4. Practice and apply. Practice what you’ve learned and apply your new skills in your current role or in personal projects.
5. Evolve.
The benefits of skill stacking are vast:
- Competitive edge
- Versatility - Adaptability
- Increased Value
- Enhanced Problem-Solving and trouble shooting
- Expanded Network
- Confidence Edge
- Keeps the work exciting
- Poised for growth
Fueling Discipline , focus and the right mindset!