Who needs a knight in shining armor when you can rock your own crown and fix your own flat tire? In today’s world, being a boss babe isn’t just about beauty and the hustle; it’s about knowing how to handle anything life throws your way.
From mastering a power drill to negotiating deals like a pro, it’s time to embrace those “male” skills and show the world you’ve got this. Independence- believe it or not- is the ultimate flex, and these 12 skills are your cheat code to flying solo willingly or unwillingly:
- Like I mentioned earlier, knowing the basics about maintaining your car is a lifesaver. Make sure to know how to change the tires, the oil and necessary filters, checking fluid levels and battery life- know the ins and out of your engine. Owning a car is no longer about it getting you from point A to B, its about knowing how to maintain it so that it can serve you for years without handing it over to someone else to maintain it for you.
- Doing-it-yourself. Know how to troubleshoot your machines, know how to fix simple plumbing and cabinetry issues, know how to fix your own ariel, how to repair basic electrical things. These are skills some men charge top coin to fix for women knowing many women opt to shove the responsibilities on men.
- Know how to defend yourself in the event you are faced with danger. Learn martial arts and how to use legal self defense tools when faced with daunting opponents. Men take advantage of their size in fights but women can take advantage of their smaller size and compliment it with swift skills to take down their opponents.
- Learn how to be assertive at the negotiation table. Stereotype has it that men are better at this than women. Bargaining for purchases, negotiating salaries and confidently setting boundaries will give you more advantages over fellow ‘dainty’ women and play at the big leagues often dominated by men.
- Driving- be it leisure or defensive driving, women must learn how to drive different vehicles- be it manual or automatic transmissions. Women must also learn to read maps and understanding GPS without having to make phone calls to their male counterparts seeking guidance while on the road.
- Women must learn how to be handy outdoors. In the event it becomes necessary, a woman must have the know how to start fires, pitch tents and foraging for food in survival situations.
In such instances, there will be no room for frantic women to struggle on how to handle basic things without needing the guidance and presence of males to get things done. They know what the problem is and how to quickly fix it and move on.
What other ‘male’ skills do you feel more women should learn and master?
