TOEFL® essay samples: Most important skill to succeed in life

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Life is very competitive now. In order to succeed in life a person should learn many different skills like communication, hard work, patience etc. I think it is the communication skill which the most important.

A person who has good interpersonal skill can learn more in a short time. He can gather a lot more information by talking than by other means like reading books. For example, if a student wants to study abroad he should talk to someone who has been through the same experience. If he is shy to talk to someone he will have to spend a lot of time to find out the information.

People with effective communication skill have good relationship with others. Everyone trusts and rely on him. He can count on others to help him when he is in need. A good manager who has a very good relationship with others can ask for help anytime he wants. As everybody loves him, everyone will help him heartily.

A good communicator can get a good job. He can make anyone understand what he is capable of. He can create a good first impression. He can convince an employer that he is the best person for the job.

Everyone wants to be successful in life. The most important skill a person should learn to reach that goal is communication. He can learn more, have a good job and have more friends who can help him succeed in life.