Physics is a challenging subject; it is a combination of math and science that can be difficult. Here, I will mention the main skills we need to start your physics career,

• Language skills. English is a prerequisite. You should learn it to be able to read, write, speak and understand English. All textbooks and publications are in English. Every publication is available in English. Take note of how crucial it is to be able to write in English. You will eventually want to publish your findings. Your writing must be readable and understandable to others.

• Mathematics. Math is considered the language of physics; you should be proficient in mathematics to be a successful physicist. Additionally, you should be good at mathematical concepts and how to apply them. If you dislike mathematics, you may want to pursue other educational options. In the next section, I mention the main mathematical topics we need to study in physics. 

• Physics isn’t only math; it requires conceptual understanding too. In addition to having practical knowledge of math, you should understand the physics concepts and principles. Without understanding the physics concepts and principles, the mathematical formulas and equations cannot get you so far in a physics career. Physics combines fundamental concepts and principles in addition to mathematical formulas and equations. 

• Problem-Solving & Scientific Reasoning. In addition to mathematics, after you understand the fundamental concepts and principles, you should know how to tackle a problem and apply logical reasoning to arrive at a solution. So, you should know how to use the scientific method and the other tools physicists use, in addition to learning about related fields to physics. 

• Physics builds on itself: Make sure you know the basics. Physics builds on itself; it can be hard to understand upper-level physics if you don’t understand the basics.