Tech Tips #324: 16 Dan Pink’s Things Everybody Should Know How to Do

By Brian Taylor, Vice Principal, Technology for Learning

A slight deviation from the usual Tech Tips this week. This is one of Dan Pink’s most popular videos in 2026.

I gurantee there will be at least one in it for you.

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Category 1: Personal skills

0:54 How to apologise properly

2:23 How to say no

3:37 How to handle compliments

4:34 How to be alone

5:16 How to calm yourself down

Category 2: Social skills

6:13 How to remember people’s names

7:38 How to ask good questions

8:51 How to be a decent guest

Category 3: Money and decisions

9:55 Understanding basic financial principles

11:36 Read contracts before signing

Category 4: Real-world skills

13:08 How to swim

13:24 How to perform CPR

13:57 How to fix something small (eg toilet)

14:28 How to turn a screw or bolt

14:52 How to cook three reliable meals

15:18 How to open a bottle of wine

15:56 How to ask for help

Have a great weekend.


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