IMO the top three skills are really just one skill described in three ways. Critical thinking is the most important skill in life. It is what allows us to learn to think for ourselves and open up our minds to new ideas and ways of thinking about the world.

The ability to use critical thinking in life allows us to see the truth for what it is instead of being constantly manipulated by mass media and advertisement giants into believing we need to live a certain way and buy what they want us to buy.

Thanks for a nice post.