I’m sure you’ve noticed, but there’s a whole lot out there besides social media and marketing. So in the interest of really improving and adding to your skill set, take a look at the awesome people below and get better at something. Right now.

Get better at being ahead of the curve with Cool Hunting
The team at Cool Hunting puts together frequent posts of all the new, interesting stuff that crosses their screen. It’s a great resource for trendhunters, enthusiasts or anyone else who just loves new stuff.

Get better at rocking out with Walt Ribeiro
Walt, simply (and aptly) put, rocks. Head on over to his site if you’re in the mood for some great music (mostly guitar) lessons. And while you’re there, don’t forget to check out his orchestra compositions.

Get better at looking awesome with Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist)
What started as a way for Scott to share photos of people thought looked good, turned into a full-blown fashion phenomenon. With a lively community of commenters, a full page in GQ every month, and even his own Gap ad, The Sartorialist is a great resource for anyone trying to look a little better.

Get better at understanding design with Whitney Hess
If you’ve every been “out there” on the internet, you know there’s a lot of really bad user experiences to be had. Sometimes its a simple “Now, where’s the button to…” and sometimes it might be better if they scrapped the whole thing and started over. Check out Whitney’s Pleasure and Pain and learn how to avoid those situations yourself.

Get better at mastering the Jersey shore with Jen A. Miller
I’ve been going to the Jersey shore since I was 2 years old and I still don’t think I know 1/10 of what Jen Miller does. Shes got a great book covering all things Jersey shore and an accompanying blog that goes even more in-depth.

Get better at gourmet meals with Jaden’s Steam Kitchen
I’m not going to lie to you friends, I like cooking. Especially Asain food. Not sure why or how, but I think it’s the most fun. And I get a lot of recipes and ideas from Jaden. She puts a great sense of humor and personality into a place you don’t usually find it. Check out her site and blow your wife/husband/great uncle’s mind tonight at dinner.

Get better at maximizing your gym time with Strong Lifts
I love the gym, it’s sort of like my Zen place. Apparently for Mehdi at Strong Lifts it’s his place to kick ass and take names. Check out his site for easier ways to get stronger, lose weight, and just be healthier over all. Almost 28,000 rss subscribers can’t be wrong.

Get better at incredible customer attention with Frank Eliason (@Comcastcares)
Frank is one of the brightest spots in customer service today. Personally, he’s helped me 3 separate times. And I’m sure if you just start asking people on Twitter, you’ll really see how big his impact is. If you’re a brand, sit back and take notes.

Get better at picking the best wine with Gary Vaynerchuck
If you’re reading this blog, you probably know about Gary V. If not check out the interview I did with him and then go spend some time at Wine Library TV. Simple.