17/07/2025
MYLI Africa: A breakdown of 7 key lessons from his early days as an entrepreneur by Strive Masiyiwa;
1. Acquire Skills:
Acquiring new skills involves a conscious effort to learn and develop new abilities, typically through training, practice, and experience. This process can lead to personal and professional growth, offering benefits like increased job satisfaction, greater career flexibility, and enhanced creativity.
How to effectively acquire new skills:
1. Identify and Prioritize:
• Choose relevant skills:
Determine which skills align with your goals and interests, whether they are technical or soft skills.
• Assess your current skill level:
Understand your starting point to gauge the effort required for improvement.
• Set clear goals:
Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals to stay motivated and track progress.
2. Choose Effective Learning Methods:
• Formal training:
Consider online courses, workshops, or certifications to gain structured knowledge. Register at our Centre for Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (CCIE) to take any of these.
• Informal learning:
Utilize resources like books, articles, and online platforms to explore specific topics and practice independently. You're doing just that by reading this and also accessing our rich articles on our community platform (www.myliafrica.com)
• Seek mentorship:
Find a mentor or coach who can provide guidance and feedback on your progress. We have Subject Matter Experts, 1-on-1 mentoring, and our unique YE-Boardroom services once you register as a member!
• Hands-on experience:
Engage in practical exercises, projects, or even volunteer work to apply your new skills. Come experience real project/task-based work with our MYLI-FIT, where you earn while learning!