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Working in a corporate industry, there is one thing universally true: You must always keep learning and upgrading. Even if a skill is not particularly linked to educational background or field of expertise, you mustn't ignore or undermine it. In a rapidly changing world, any skill can be useful.  The key to success is no longer a sharp IQ or hard work. In fact, it is innovation that matters and how creatively you can use your skills. You can grow professionally based on the skills you have and the opportunities you can create out of those.  Since you decided to read this blog, I'm guessing you are planning to upgrade your creative skills to boost yourself. Whether you are tech-savvy or artistic, the skills we have mentioned in this blog can help you immensely.  What you need is to be motivated enough to learn these skills. They may not be the easiest skills to learn but they can bring a positive change to your professional and personal life.  Let's check out these sk...

Video marketing has changed online marketing for good. Are you onboard this trend? People and their love for videos is surging, and marketers are judiciously using it to their advantage. This marketing strategy leverages video content to build engagement, maximise awareness and expand reach. There are different types of videos to support your video marketing endeavour. But before you jump to creating videos, videography guide for beginners and how to build a profitable video marketing strategy . Video marketing- An introduction Video marketing uses videos to create awareness of a product or service, educate the potential audience/customers and generate a buzz in the market. It is the most digestible, search engine friendly, simplified and more memorable way to build engagement with people. This is why leading brands focus on creating out-of-the-box videos. Just because videos quickly educate and entertain, they make for a suitable marketing medium. If you are tempted to make videos a ...

Digital painting and art have gained a new dimension with iPad’s Procreate. The IoS app is built for high-quality design, animation, drawing, sketching, graphic designing, illustration and painting experience. It is a hit among professionals with its interactive make-up and state-of-the-art tools. But, it has also made digital art easy and approachable for beginners. We present a short crash course for all you beginners clueless on how to use Procreate . How to Draw With Procreate? Our online learning platform is buzzing with digital artists lauding the award-winning app. So here is a brief introduction to the basics of Procreate - its tools and features.  1. Choosing the Canvas The very step is to set up a proper canvas to begin your drawing. Tap on the Procreate icon on your home screen to launch the app. You enter the Gallery space, which displays all your current works. On the top extreme right corner, tap on the + sign for a blank canvas. On the canvas, all the tools ar...

  Every kid is an anomaly, every kid is a genius, every kid is special. All they need is a healthy nudge in the right direction. Children achieve vast horizons only when these masterminds are equipped with the best tools of abundant wisdom. Hence, John Locke wisely said, “Let us suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper, void of all characters”. He considered the mind as a blank slate or “tabula rasa”; something to be decorated with learning. Let’s establish that the child is no less than Christopher Columbus himself, be the wind in his and support his voyage with these twelve important life skills:   Effortless Time management Efficient financial management Superior Emotional intelligence Excellent Communication skills Powerful Self defence skills Proper Dining etiquettes Effectual Cleaning and Household Chores Strong Creative and critical thinking Delicious and economical Cooking Practical problem solving Budget-friendly shopping and negotiat...

It is always a good idea to improve yourself and amplify your skillset. While we are naturally adept at some of them, there are others we must aim to master. The sheer will of making a change will positively influence both the professional and personal aspects of your life.   To help you make an informed decision on the skills you must learn, we have accumulated a list of the 21 most popular and relevant skills to learn today.   Prepare your own checklist and dive into learning these most rewarding skills.     1. Make a Striking Conversation Communication, be it spoken or written, is a paramount life skill that we all use. None of us can do without talking or connecting. Therefore, it is only sensible to master this ultimate life skill. Learning to communicate will bring about a natural flow, structure, and sense into all correspondence you make. Knowing the skill of making a striking conversation will highly be worthwhile and allow you to successfully f...