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Aarifeen
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Khewra, Punjab, Pakistan
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If you could become exceptionally skilled at one thing over the next 10 years, what would it be, and why? ?
Examples:
Building businesses
Software development
Engineering
Medicine
Public speaking
Football
Music production
Writing
Scientific research
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Teklemuz Ayenew Tesfay
Software Engineer and Career Mentor
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Ethiopia
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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer
Start by thinking about what you love, what you're good at, and your dreams for the future. Pick a skill that truly matches who you are and stick with it. It's important to choose something that aligns with your passion and strengths because that's what keeps you excited over time. Consider what matters most to you, whether it's making an impact, being creative, having stability, or earning money.
If you enjoy creating and solving puzzles, especially in tech and AI, software development might be perfect for you. If you're curious about how things work and have patience, scientific research could be a great fit. For those who want to help people and have a stable career, medicine is an excellent choice. If you love sharing ideas and influencing others, writing and public speaking might be your path. Business is great for those who enjoy solving problems, taking risks, and creating value. Creative fields like music production are ideal for those driven by expression and originality.
The most important thing is to choose the path that feels right for you and stay committed. True mastery comes from focusing on what aligns with your purpose over the long term.
If you enjoy creating and solving puzzles, especially in tech and AI, software development might be perfect for you. If you're curious about how things work and have patience, scientific research could be a great fit. For those who want to help people and have a stable career, medicine is an excellent choice. If you love sharing ideas and influencing others, writing and public speaking might be your path. Business is great for those who enjoy solving problems, taking risks, and creating value. Creative fields like music production are ideal for those driven by expression and originality.
The most important thing is to choose the path that feels right for you and stay committed. True mastery comes from focusing on what aligns with your purpose over the long term.
Ilan Marouani, Esq., LL.M.
Tax Attorney
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Ilan’s Answer
With AI on the rise, and uncertainty of a lot of jobs and the impact AI will have on them in the future, it would make the most sense to be skilled at building business.
This skill is a bit hard to define, as there are so many options, but it is definitely a skill I would say would translate better long term and would provide the most certainty at least in terms of distribution.
In terms of financial stability, I would say medecine would be the safest bet, at least certain part of it. For example, we see that AI can sometimes read X-rays and MRIs better than some 20 year veteran doctors in a split second. The technology is not 100% there yet, but definitely will only get better from here.
However, there are a lot of niche medical expertise that it would be impossible to replace with AI, or maybe robotic will come to it, but more to enhance the day to day than to replace the doctor completely.
Nevertheless, I would advise to just focus on what you enjoy, feel like matches your skill set, or maybe start learning a whole new skill set you believe suits you better.
A job should be there so you can enjoy your actual hobbies in life. It is rare to be able to work in a field that is also your hobbie but that does not mean it is impossible to occur.
Put pen to paper, try to see what you like, dislike; do a pros and cons list, understand the time you will need to study for each one of these fields, what are the ramifications and work opportunities for each, and the try to focus on the skill sets required for each.
I hope this helps you in your career.
Good luck!
This skill is a bit hard to define, as there are so many options, but it is definitely a skill I would say would translate better long term and would provide the most certainty at least in terms of distribution.
In terms of financial stability, I would say medecine would be the safest bet, at least certain part of it. For example, we see that AI can sometimes read X-rays and MRIs better than some 20 year veteran doctors in a split second. The technology is not 100% there yet, but definitely will only get better from here.
However, there are a lot of niche medical expertise that it would be impossible to replace with AI, or maybe robotic will come to it, but more to enhance the day to day than to replace the doctor completely.
Nevertheless, I would advise to just focus on what you enjoy, feel like matches your skill set, or maybe start learning a whole new skill set you believe suits you better.
A job should be there so you can enjoy your actual hobbies in life. It is rare to be able to work in a field that is also your hobbie but that does not mean it is impossible to occur.
Put pen to paper, try to see what you like, dislike; do a pros and cons list, understand the time you will need to study for each one of these fields, what are the ramifications and work opportunities for each, and the try to focus on the skill sets required for each.
I hope this helps you in your career.
Good luck!
Betty Marcelino
Accountant
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Betty’s Answer
Soft Skills is going to become incredibly critical to be successful in the future. It is already important today, but with many capabilities that will be/are already replaced by machines. Some core skills are Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, having a strategic perspective and embracing transformation and disruption.
Viraj Desai
Human Resoruces
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Florham Park, New Jersey
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Viraj’s Answer
To tackle this question, try these three simple steps:
1. Focus on what excites you
Choose a skill or area that you are naturally curious about or eager to learn. Don’t worry about picking the "best" skill; choose something that matches your interests and strengths. It's important to know what you love before deciding on a path.
2. Relate it to your past
Think about times when you’ve already shown interest in this area. This makes your answer more personal and genuine.
3. Highlight its importance for your future
Connect the skill to the impact you want to have or the career you aim to build. Interviewers appreciate answers that reveal clear goals and motivation.
I hope this helps you feel more confident. Good luck!
1. Focus on what excites you
Choose a skill or area that you are naturally curious about or eager to learn. Don’t worry about picking the "best" skill; choose something that matches your interests and strengths. It's important to know what you love before deciding on a path.
2. Relate it to your past
Think about times when you’ve already shown interest in this area. This makes your answer more personal and genuine.
3. Highlight its importance for your future
Connect the skill to the impact you want to have or the career you aim to build. Interviewers appreciate answers that reveal clear goals and motivation.
I hope this helps you feel more confident. Good luck!
Débora Serra (PMP, MBA, ITIL)
Senior Manager
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Campinas, Brazil
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Débora’s Answer
If I'm being honest, my answer might surprise you: public speaking.
Not medicine, not software, not AI itself — public speaking.
Here's my thinking. We're heading into a world where AI will handle more and more of the technical, analytical, and even creative work that used to define careers. That's just the reality. But there's something AI genuinely cannot replace: a human being standing in front of other human beings and making them feel something.
I've watched this shift happening already. The people who stand out in meetings, in interviews, in pitches — they're not always the smartest in the room. They're the ones who can communicate with clarity and conviction. And as AI levels the playing field on technical skills, that gap is only going to widen.
Here's what most people don't talk about: public speaking is becoming rarer, not more common. We're spending more time behind screens, communicating through text and voice notes, outsourcing our words to AI tools. The muscle is atrophying collectively. So the person who actively builds that skill over the next 10 years won't just be good — they'll be exceptional by comparison.
And it compounds. Get great at public speaking and you naturally become better at leadership, negotiation, teaching, selling ideas. It bleeds into everything.
So yeah — if I had 10 years to pour into one thing, I'd bet on the skill that makes me irreplaceably human in a world full of intelligent machines.
Not medicine, not software, not AI itself — public speaking.
Here's my thinking. We're heading into a world where AI will handle more and more of the technical, analytical, and even creative work that used to define careers. That's just the reality. But there's something AI genuinely cannot replace: a human being standing in front of other human beings and making them feel something.
I've watched this shift happening already. The people who stand out in meetings, in interviews, in pitches — they're not always the smartest in the room. They're the ones who can communicate with clarity and conviction. And as AI levels the playing field on technical skills, that gap is only going to widen.
Here's what most people don't talk about: public speaking is becoming rarer, not more common. We're spending more time behind screens, communicating through text and voice notes, outsourcing our words to AI tools. The muscle is atrophying collectively. So the person who actively builds that skill over the next 10 years won't just be good — they'll be exceptional by comparison.
And it compounds. Get great at public speaking and you naturally become better at leadership, negotiation, teaching, selling ideas. It bleeds into everything.
So yeah — if I had 10 years to pour into one thing, I'd bet on the skill that makes me irreplaceably human in a world full of intelligent machines.
Chinyere Okafor
Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
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Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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Chinyere’s Answer
Hi Aarifeen,
This is a really thoughtful question because the answer says a lot about what you value and the kind of impact you want to make in the world.
If I could become exceptionally skilled at one thing over the next 10 years, I would choose the ability to help people learn, grow, and reach their potential. This includes communication, teaching, mentoring, and understanding people. The reason is simple: when you help one person grow, the positive effect can spread to many others. A student may become a scientist, an entrepreneur may create jobs, and a leader may improve the lives of thousands of people.
Many skills, such as business, software development, medicine, engineering, or writing, are very valuable. However, the ability to guide, inspire, and empower others can be applied in almost every field. It helps you build strong relationships, solve problems, and create opportunities for yourself and those around you.
My advice is not to focus only on which skill sounds impressive today. Instead, think about what genuinely interests you and what kind of life you want to build. The skill you stay excited about for many years is often the one you are most likely to master.
Remember, becoming exceptional at anything rarely happens overnight. It is usually the result of small, consistent efforts made over many years. Choose something meaningful to you, stay curious, and keep improving one step at a time.
Best Wishes!
This is a really thoughtful question because the answer says a lot about what you value and the kind of impact you want to make in the world.
If I could become exceptionally skilled at one thing over the next 10 years, I would choose the ability to help people learn, grow, and reach their potential. This includes communication, teaching, mentoring, and understanding people. The reason is simple: when you help one person grow, the positive effect can spread to many others. A student may become a scientist, an entrepreneur may create jobs, and a leader may improve the lives of thousands of people.
Many skills, such as business, software development, medicine, engineering, or writing, are very valuable. However, the ability to guide, inspire, and empower others can be applied in almost every field. It helps you build strong relationships, solve problems, and create opportunities for yourself and those around you.
My advice is not to focus only on which skill sounds impressive today. Instead, think about what genuinely interests you and what kind of life you want to build. The skill you stay excited about for many years is often the one you are most likely to master.
Remember, becoming exceptional at anything rarely happens overnight. It is usually the result of small, consistent efforts made over many years. Choose something meaningful to you, stay curious, and keep improving one step at a time.
Best Wishes!