11 things worth learn at school

Software Engineer Cyril Bobyrev shared Twitter in the list of things that are incredibly useful in life, but at school and university do not teach. The result was an interesting and useful trade.

1. How to learn, not to memorize

In school, we spent time on cramming textbooks. But we live in an age when self continues throughout life, and actually learn we have not learned.

Recommendation: Course "learn to learn»

2. The decision making process is not completely rational

It is influenced by cognitive factors.

Recommendation: The book "Think slowly resolved quickly ..."Daniel Kahneman

3. How to ask questions and interpret the answers

Instead unknowingly impose their point of view and did not know what a person thinks really.

Recommendation: The book "Ask Mom: How to communicate with customers and to confirm the correctness of their business idea, if you are lying all around?"Robert Fitzpatrick

4. How to politely express disagreement

And go on to discuss the problem and find a solution, not a war of words.

Recommendation: The book "The language of life. Non-violent communication"Marshall Rosenberg

5. Sleep deprivation will not help you do more

On the contrary, your productivity will decrease, and won the clock go nowhere. This is evidenced not only Cyril, but also the results test Layfhakera.

Recommendation: The book "Why do we sleep. The new science of sleep and dreams"Matthew Walker

6. How to deal with stress

Tools such as meditation can and should be used daily to reduce stress and improve mental health.

Recommendation: The book "The attentive brain"Daniel Siegel

7. How to enjoy sport

Swimming, for example. And how sport affects your physical health.

Recommendation: Research Article "Effect of swimming training on physical fitness and adaptability of students»

8. How to work in a team

After the release of most of us work in a team - and often teamwork have to learn on the spot. At least in Russia - group projects are popular in schools and universities in many countries.

9. The world is bigger than your sphere of activity

In addition to study and work in the world, there are stunning works of art, wonderful people and good books.

10. Skills that's not all

Have extensive knowledge in their field and know how to do something is not enough to teach the people and help them. Learn how to clearly and articulate your thoughts and master public speaking skills also need - and it is incredibly difficult.

Recommendation: TED talk «Your body may shape who you are"(Available Russian subtitles)

11. How to change your habits

To change your life, you need to change habits. Understanding how to do it, is incredibly important.

Recommendation: The book "On hook"Nir Eyal

And you have such insight that came after school and university? Tell us about it in the comments!