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How To Master Any Skill In Just One Hour Per Day
The “LEARN” method of mastery
They brainwashed us at an early age. They told us, practice makes perfect, as if it were that simple.
Everyone knows the cook who burns their food beyond recognition and can’t seem to get their dough to rise. You suggest a cooking class or a book, but they refuse and cite their years of experience.
Sure, practice is part of the equation, but it’s only a piece. You must practice the right things and learn the proper techniques.
You must develop an understanding of what excellence in your field looks like in order to duplicate it for yourself.
I went through a similar struggle when I began my writing career. I practiced, but I didn’t know what I was doing. Progress came slowly, if at all. It wasn’t until I adjusted my approach to mastery and learning that I finally achieved positive results.
Call it the tortoise approach to mastery. It’s slow but easy. It’s systematic but fun. You won’t find any shortcuts or hacks in this process. Growth comes slowly, but if you stick to the steps, you’ll enjoy your journey.
