BANGALORE: “It's a hard-knock life for us!”The takeaways of the lyrics clearly bring out the one thing we all wish to avoid “Hardship”. And although there are copious books written on the expedition of a fool proof path that is devoid of struggle, one is still stuck in a maze without the desired results.

In an attempt to ascertain the necessary skills one must acquire to be successful, we highlighted 10 life skills to pick up, as reported by Business Insider.

Time management

Time management is regarded as the most valued skill by employers.  While there is no particular way to obtain this skill, it is crucial to find an effective system that effectively puts time management into play. 

Empathy

Empathy is one of the key ingredients that have been embedded in modern business. The ability to empathize with other people boosts the overall profit of sales-be it, services to people or motivating employees in a team.

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