Pretty soon, skills that were once considered "geeky" will become the norm. Basic tech skills will be necessary for everyday life and future work skills will center on advanced technical prowess. Along the way, however, we can't leave behind the important non-geeky skills of yesteryears.

Ready to level up? Here are some skills that you may want to work on as they'll prove immensely useful to both geeks and non-geeks alike.

Staying Organized & Clutter-Free

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Organization is an important skill no matter what you are or what you do. Not only does it save time and boost productivity, it can lead to a healthier emotional state. Letting technology keep you organized can free up your brain from having to juggle everything on its own.

Every day, we're bombarded with information overload. It's crucial that we categorize and prioritize that information on a day-to-day basis, but also that we remember to clear out old information from time to time. Spring cleaning still applies in our digital era.

Fortunately, there are so many apps and tools designed to help us tackle this issue:

Personal Finance

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Want to cut out a ton of stress from your life? Learn how to manage your money. Losing sleep over bills and debt can have a much greater impact on your emotional state than you might realize, but more importantly, money management teaches us how to be realistic and responsible.

And don't worry: living responsibly does not mean you have to be a cheapskate and it does not mean you have to live like a bum. Will you have to give up some luxuries? Sure. Will you need to be more conscious of your decisions? Yes. But will you be happier? The odds are in your favor.

The good news is that personal finance is easy to learn and the effort is well worth it. Apps like Mint, CashBase, and Amber Money make it easy to track money flow, plus there are plenty of web-based financial tools that you can use. And if you're a financial procrastinator, here are some great tips for overcoming financial procrastination.

Cleaning Up & Dressing Well

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One big stereotype for geeks is the inability to dress well and a lack of personal hygiene. Though this stereotype has started to crumble in recent years, it still has a long way to go before it dies. The truth is that geeks as a whole could stand to take better care of themselves.

That goes for both males and females.

Let me be clear that "cleaning up and dressing well" has nothing to do with sacrificing your identity or not being true to yourself. Your physical appearance shouldn't define you as a person, whether you dress well or not. It's simply about being healthy and presentable.

Need a push in the right direction? We have you covered:

Taking Risks

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There's a lot we can learn from successful entrepreneurs, even for those of us who never intend to create our own startups or dive into self-employed career paths. They have qualities that can prove helpful in non-business contexts like self-improvement.

For example, entrepreneurs aren't afraid to take risks. Not that they're reckless, which would be a massive flaw, but they know how to step outside of their comfort zones in order to seize new opportunities.

Perhaps you've fallen into a rut. Maybe you're holed up at home, sinking your hours into Internet procrastination or video game addiction, locked in by a fear of failure that keeps you from stretching the boundaries of your own comfort zone.

Take some time to rediscover your motivation, get pumped up, and get back out there. Don't be afraid. You have to take some risks if you don't want to stagnate.

Arguing Gracefully

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Life is a battlefield full of people who can't agree with each other. You're going to meet opposition and many times it won't be a pleasant experience, but that doesn't mean you can't be graceful about it.

In fact, how you argue is arguably more important than what you argue, and this is just as true for online discussions as it is for face-to-face interactions.

We have some great resources to get you started on this:

Speaking In Public

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I hate public speaking. There are few things more terrifying than a room full of people staring my way. Yet as much as it frightens me, I understand its importance and I believe it's a skill that everyone should develop -- both in a formal capacity (e.g. giving a presentation) and a casual capacity (e.g. meeting strangers).

It's easier today than ever to socialize without ever seeing the recipient's face, which is great for the convenience factor but not so great as far as empathy and compassion are concerned. This leads to breaches of etiquette like playing with phones during a conversation.

Fortunately, public speaking and socialization are skills that improve with practice. Even if you aren't good now, it won't always be that way. Check these resources if you need a gentle nudge:

Being Offline & Alone

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While geeks are often painted as basement-dwelling loners, we're never really alone. Thanks to the Internet and mobile devices, it's now possible for us to be socially connected over every waking minute, so much so that most of us have forgotten how to be by ourselves.

Don't believe me? Try going a day without touching your smartphone. Better yet, try taking a break from the Internet. How long can you last before you feel the itch of withdrawal? Nobody is ever addicted until they try to stop.

It's not easy to break away. It's also unreasonable to completely give up the Internet and mobile culture. However, sometimes we need to step back and self-reflect. Can we be alone with ourselves? If not, why not? Maybe these resources can help:

How Are You With These Skills?

Despite them being non-geeky, these skills can and will prove helpful in your endeavors that are geeky. You'll feel more confident, build up new relationships, and be better equipped to tackle any tough tasks that are thrown your way. Who doesn't want that?

How are you with these skills? What other non-geeky skills are important? Know of any additional resources that might come in handy? Share with us in the comments!

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