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Ask HN: Skills that give you the edge?

by NukedOne on 1/2/24, 3:09 AM with 6 comments

Hey HN,

I'm trying to think of some skills that give you the edge over others, either in a professional setting, or everyday life. In my eyes, those would be multilingualism, FACS, and having a thorough understanding of cognitive biases and logical fallacies.

  • by sghill on 1/2/24, 3:46 AM

    Breaking down work so it can be delivered incrementally is an underrated skill.

    Simplifies communication about progress, builds confidence in ability to deliver, and makes it easier to avoid getting lost in rabbit holes. Especially in situations where there are lots of unknowns - unknown programming language, multiple tools to choose from, etc.

  • by mindcrime on 1/2/24, 4:09 PM

    FACS? "Fluorescence-activated cell sorting"? "Formal Aspects of Component Software"? "Fast and Accurate Classification of Sequences"? "Facial Action Coding System"?

  • by lifeplusplus on 1/2/24, 3:22 AM

    Ability to speak in articulate, convincing, friendly manner and with different styles under different situations