To be globally competitive, students need to develop certain skills including the ability to learn how to learn, have passion and curiosity, nurture interpersonal skills, and nurture their right brain abilities. Some key skills are being excited about learning, constantly absorbing new information, having passion and curiosity that exceeds intelligence, nurturing empathy and relationships, and developing creative and big picture thinking. Cultivating these skills will help students live effectively in an interconnected world with limited resources and increasing diversity.