Are you dreaming of success? Unfortunately the road to get there may be longer and bumpier than you imagine.

Even the luckiest among us face obstacles, but the difference between those who let these setbacks prevent them from achieving their goals and those who use them as lessons to do better in future comes down to some simple skills.

So what are the skills required to be successful in life? And what can you do to hone them? Keep on reading.

Self-Discipline

Whether you’re looking for a great career or a healthier lifestyle, self-discipline is the answer.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, self-discipline is the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weaknesses. 

A study conducted in 2013 by Wilhelm Hoffman and a team of researchers at the University of Chicago discovered that people who had self-discipline were more likely to deal with challenges. 

According to the research, those who have self-discipline were able to make rational choices without feeling stressed. Moreover, this soft skill is also said to help people avoiding impulse decisions, preventing them from making a decision they would regret. 

To develop self-discipline, you can start by choosing the most feasible goals and focusing on them. When you face obstacles, try to remove all the temptations to surrender and embrace the difficult journey. If you keep repeating this process, then we’re certain that you have mastered the art of self-discipline.

Leadership mindset

You may not feel like being a leader, but you still need a leadership mindset to achieve your goals. 

As we have mentioned earlier, life is full of uncertainties. When things get tough, you need the mindset of a leader to stay positive and proactive. 

According to Harvard Business Review, mindsets are leaders’ mental lenses that dictate what information they take in and use to make sense of and navigate the situations they encounter. 

A leadership mindset guides you to focus on what is important, to take action, and stand up when facing challenges. 

Here comes the next question: What can we do to cultivate a leadership mindset? 

First and foremost, you need to have a sense of responsibility. You need to take responsibility of your thoughts and actions as it is going to affect others. 

Then, try to be more open minded. As life is a continuous learning process, allow yourself to grow by learning from past mistakes. By doing these efforts, you will have the mental lenses to navigate any situation.

Self-discipline and leadership mindset are among the traits Tanoto Foundation, an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981, aims to nurture in future leaders through its TELADAN program. So which trait do you want to improve today? 

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Helping your kids learn from home can be tough. How do you keep them learning while preventing them from getting bored?

Luckily there are plenty of educational online games you can introduce to your children so that they can learn new skills and knowledge, and have fun at the same time. We’ve previously discussed some of the pros and cons of online games here.

There are so many to choose from depending on what your children are interested in, but we’ve highlighted a few ideas to get you started. And best of all, they can all be access for free!

1. Observing Outer Space via Your Fingertips 

If your child wants to be the next Neil Amstrong or Sally Ride, then take a look at Stellarium. Available on desktop and smartphone, this online games allows your children to observe and search for visible space objects. The games also provides valuable information, such as the distance between the object and earth and how bright these objects shine. Moreover, children can also see constellations in outer space thanks to some attractive visuals.

In addition to Stellarium, you can also download The Sky Live, which helps children observe the solar system and learn about objects such as comets and asteroids.

2. Learning History from Home

After exploring outer space, come back down to earth and let your children learn history by exploring virtual museums.

Currently, there are many museums in Indonesia offering these virtual experiences, including the National Museum of Indonesia and Sangiran Museum. 

The former is the largest museum in Southeast Asia and has given access to visitors to visually explore the collection via their website.

Meanwhile, Sangiran is located in Sragen in Central Java. Presenting prehistoric life, you can bring your children to virtually check 13,685 fossils in the museum.

3. Explore Global Events with Google Earth’s Voyager

You can now take your children to see cherry trees in Japan without having to leave home, thanks to Google Earth’s Voyager application.

Showcasing interactive guided tours as well as educational quizzes, the app also allows your children to explore and observe the world’s diverse cultures, such as how people around the globle celebrate Easter and more. 

Meanwhile, the mini-quizzes help to hone children’s skills to pay attention to what they have been observing during the virtual browsing. 

There are so many things you can do to help your children learn at home, including spending time playing these fun educational games. Hopefully, our recommendations can be a good start to help your children study. Good luck!

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Tanoto Foundation is an independent family philanthropy organisation founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto in 1981.

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