What’s the most underrated life skill?

For me, it’s map reading.

And before you start saying, “But Bob, we have GPS…”

Yes.

I have satnav on my phone too.

And it’s bloody brilliant.

Until your phone battery dies.

Or your GPS stops working.

Then suddenly you’re standing in the middle of nowhere with absolutely no idea where you are, or how the hell you’re getting from there to where you need to be.

Map reading is one of those skills the Army taught me that has stayed useful long after I left.

And actually, I’d put basic first aid right alongside it.

Neither skill is particularly glamorous.

Neither is something you think about every day.

But when you need them…

You really, really need them.

So perhaps these are two skills we should all learn.

Because technology is wonderful.

But sometimes knowing how to read a map and patch someone up is worth a hell of a lot more than having 5% battery left.

Stay safe,

BC