Real But Overlooked Skills Every Functioning Adult Should Master

• We rely on intuition when we make decisions without active reasoning. 90% of critical decisions are made using our intuition.
• When we rely on logic, objectivity, and analysis, we depend on rational decision making.

It is advantageous to master both intuition and rational thought processes. When your choices regularly lead to negative outcomes, you may be unconsciously making decisions from the wrong place.

We are addicted to distraction. Distractions are by-products of a problem. It might seem like something outside of you is pulling you away from your goal. In reality, the distraction is on the inside.

Self-control is also inside you. It's the ability to refrain from momentarily rewarding tasks, so you can focus on what really matters. It is up to you to find ways to master your ability to stay focused.

Communication is a skill that takes practice and requires you to invest in understanding others as well as yourself.

Misunderstanding happens when someone doesn't understand you, or you don't pay enough attention to understand them. Better interaction will improve our connection with others.

Wisdom is investing for your future, making time for the people you care about, making every life experience a learning one.

Wisdom is applying knowledge to your life in a way that adds meaning to others and yourself. It's putting things in perspective before drawing conclusions. Wisdom requires you to managee your emotions in challenging situations.