SourceWanna know why I said "Learning a skill and not using it is like smiling in the dark"? The truth about it is that No one sees it, and it doesn't make a difference.As an online business specialist, I see this often. People spend time learning about marketing, web design, customer service, or some other skills, but then they don’t use their new skills. Having a skill and not using it, is like having a toolbox full of tools but never building anything with them.