The one thing you can do to stand out in this current environment is to learn skills. Skills pay the bills. Maybe you are looking to level up your current career or start something new on the side. I came up with 18 questions that you can ask yourself when you are looking to acquire a new skill. It is my personal belief that those who make it through all of the stuff that's going on right now with COVID-19 are the people who are relentless about acquiring new skills. Over the past few years, I have learned a ridiculous amount of skills, so I want to show you my methodology for how I acquire skills rapidly.

Is this fun?
Is there a high earning potential for acquiring this skill?
How much time, money, and energy would you have to dedicate to this?
Can I commit to this for 1 year?
Do you actually enjoy it, or are you following what everyone else is doing?
Can you get paid to learn this skill or work for someone 3-5 years ahead of you?
How long has it taken someone else to require said skill with the same amount of energy and resources as me?
Can I use any existing skills, network, or relationships to get there faster or create an opportunity?
Will this skill be obsolete in 5-10 years?
Are there any books, podcasts, YouTube videos, gurus, or courses I can review?
Who is putting out content on this skill that I resonate with the most?
Are there any communities, meetups, or conferences based on this skill?
Have I personally attempted this skill and given it a fair shot to know if this is something I enjoy?
Have I documented my process?
Are there parts about the process that I don't like?
Can I find someone or hire someone to do the parts I don't like?
Is there a better way to get a similar result?
What will I have to give up?

These questions are the skill acquisition assessment. Everything I have done has been self-taught. I will keep you updated on more content I have on my methodology for acquiring new skills. My book, The Seven Laws of Mindful Living, is coming out on June 1. I open up about my journey coming back from failure twice and I talk about my life philosophy. Stay tuned for updates on that. I think you will find it really helpful as we transition into this post COVID-19 world.

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