In 2008, Esquire published 75 Skills Every Man Should Master and Popular Mechanics published a list of 100 Skills Every Man Should Know. My list was inspired by those, but it was Jason who mentioned that someone should do a list of gender neutral skills; I’ve been working on this on and off since then.

A few of the items could read as attributes, but I think they’re all acquirable skill sets. Some have links to tips and articles attached — eventually all the items will link out, but I’d like all the links to be valuable. I figured you guys would be a better resource than a search engine. If you’ve read anything recently that you think could be helpful in acquiring one of these skills, please leave the link in comments. I’ll update with links as we go, and suggestions for skills are also welcome.

Without further ado, here are my 100 Skills Everyone Should Master:

1. Set goals

2. Keep a plant alive

3. Care for a baby:

How to Hold a Newborn Baby

The Five Ss from The Happiest Baby on the Block will soothe most fussy babies

4. CPR

5. Feel confident naked

6. Interview for a job

7. Bake a birthday cake

8. Use a fire extinguisher

9. Use a compass

10. Express condolences

11. Tell a joke

12. Remember names

13. Sharpen a knife

14. Dump a poisonous friend

15. Check your oil and tires

16. Relax/Meditate

17. Apologize

18. Be polite

19. Get a good night’s sleep

20. Dress appropriately for the situation

21. Type

22. Fight fair

23. Read

24. Ask for exactly what you want

25. Trap a rat or mouse

26. Basic stretches and/or yoga poses

Yoga Sequence for the Novice (Thanks, Kelli)

27. Heimlich

28. Please a partner sexually

29. Tell your partner what you want in bed

30. Shine your shoes

31. Make your case in writing

32. Tie a scarf or tie (bowtie too):

Scarf Tying Guide (Thanks, Louise)

33. Jump a car

34. Mix a signature drink

35. Delegate

36. Make a simple meal for company

37. Give a neckrub

38. Drive a stick

39. Ride a bike

40. Swim

41. Use chopsticks

Chopstick Etiquette (Thanks, Mindy)

42. Make a new friend

43. Build something simple (ie: shelf, desk, treehouse)

44. Change a tire and put on snow chains (thanks, Toni)

45. Give a toast

46. Make a perfect egg

The Great Fried Egg Tutorial (Thanks, Tara)

47. Speak in public:

Public Speaking Made Easy

48. Improve your mood

49. Simple mending (Thanks, Maureen)

50. Travel light:

Rick Steve’s Packing Light Tips (Thanks, Sandy)

51. Steam vegetables

52. Negotiate

53. Be a good listener

54. Be alone comfortably

55. Select good produce:

List of seasonal produce generated by state and month

Locavore App for iPhone (Thanks, Samantha)

56. Maintain your weight:

The Steve Ward Diet

57. Build savings:

The Wealthy Barber isan accessible book that teaches the basics of personal finance

58. Say no/disappoint someone

59. Use a drill

60. Flexibility/equanimity in the face of the unexpected

61. Make small talk

The Rich Resonance of Small Talk by Roxanne Roberts (Thanks, Pamela)

62. Skip a rock

63. Set personal boundaries:

The Relationship Two-Step by Martha Beck

64. Organize your home

65. Deliver a eulogy:

How to Give a Eulogy

by Tom Chiarella

66. Shuffle a deck of cards

67. Dance socially

68. Know a second language

69. Win the affection of a dog or cat

70. Write a quality love letter

71. Play one card game well

72. Eat healthfully

73. Create a budget

74. Take a decent photo

75. Order the wine

76. Know what makes you happy

77. Flirt

78. Make a good first impression

79. Write a thank you note:

How to Write a Thank You Note by Leslie Harpold

80. Find a perfect gift

81. Assertiveness

82. Arriving on time

83. Make a little kid laugh

84. Kiss well

85. Make a good mix tape

86. Tie basic knots:

IWillKnot.com

87. Dress to flatter your shape

88. Build a campfire

89. Change the subject

90. Acquire or shed a habit

91. Treat a hangover:

Hangover Cures by The Morning News

92. Be a good judge of character

93. Season a cast-iron skillet

94. Give a compliment

95. Accept a compliment

96. Contribute in group situations

97. Judge yourself by your own yardstick

98. Calculate the tip:

Michelle said this in comments, and it’s what I do too: Simple trick to calculating a tip. Move the decimal over one place and double that total. So, if your bill is $100.00, it would be $10.00 x2 = $20. Or if your bill is $5.23, your tip should be .52 x2= $1.04

99. Ask for a raise (Thanks, Amber.)

100. Build a shelter

Good reader suggestions:

-Do a load of laundry

-Keep your living space clean (Thanks, Megan)

-Write legibly (Thanks, Robin)

-Choose a good mate (Thanks, Pamela)

-Ask for help (Thanks, Mavis)