7 sure-shot steps to master any skill

I have a friend who for the last three years has been telling me that he wants to learn how to play the guitar. He’s enrolled for guitar classes so many times, he hired a personal coach but then somehow after first few sessions he loses steam, every single time. .
I have another friend who learnt how to play guitar in flat 60 days. Which category of people do you belong to — one who is a quick learner or one who always finds it difficult to learn new things? I have dedicated the last 15 years of my life to observing the things that make the difference. Try these seven steps of skill mastery and see the difference in your learning ability.
1. The rule of 50: The first 50 hours are very important in mastering any skill. Never give up on a skill unless you have invested at least 50 hours in it.
2. Watch your words:  Quick learners never use words like “difficult, tough, challenging or impossible”. If you think you cannot learn something, you will prove your thinking right. 3. 3.
3. Chunk it down: How can you eat an elephant? The answer is one piece at a time. The initial success you get by conquering these milestones will give you the confidence to carry on when things don’t work out the first time around.
4. Model the master: Take coaching from someone and meet the people who already know what you want to learn — engagement is key to keeping your interest alive as well. Be attentive and never miss an opportunity to ask questions.
5. Make it a ritual: Repetition is important when learning something new, and repetition/practising at the same time every day further augments your chances of mastering the skill. 6. 6.
6.Visualise each step: Start with end in mind. Give your mind a picture to complete. It has been scientifically proven that people who combine visualisation with physical repetition, master a skill faster than people who merely rely on mechanical repetitions.
7. Keep testing yourself: What gets measured, gets accomplished. Look for opportunities that require you to showcase your skills. Join an amateur group related to your skill if you feel you are still not ready to be a part of a professional group.
    Indian Express

7 sure-shot steps to master any skill

I have a friend who for the last three years has been telling me that he wants to learn how to play the guitar. Hes enrolled for guitar classes so many times, he hired a personal coach but then somehow after first few sessions he loses steam, every single time. . I have another friend who learnt how to play guitar in flat 60 days. Which category of people do you belong to one who is a quick learner or one who always finds it difficult to learn new things? I have dedicated the last 15 years of my life to observing the things that make the difference. Try these seven steps of skill mastery and see the difference in your learning ability. 1. The rule of 50: The first 50 hours are very important in mastering any skill. Never give up on a skill unless you have invested at least 50 hours in it. 2. Watch your words: Quick learners never use words like difficult, tough, challenging or impossible. If you think you cannot learn something, you will prove your thinking right. 3. 3. 3. Chunk it down: How can you eat an elephant? The answer is one piece at a time. The initial success you get by conquering these milestones will give you the confidence to carry on when things dont work out the first time around. 4. Model the master: Take coaching from someone and meet the people who already know what you want to learn engagement is key to keeping your interest alive as well. Be attentive and never miss an opportunity to ask questions. 5. Make it a ritual: Repetition is important when learning something new, and repetition/practising at the same time every day further augments your chances of mastering the skill. 6. 6. 6.Visualise each step: Start with end in mind. Give your mind a picture to complete. It has been scientifically proven that people who combine visualisation with physical repetition, master a skill faster than people who merely rely on mechanical repetitions. 7. Keep testing yourself: What gets measured, gets accomplished. Look for opportunities that require you to showcase your skills. Join an amateur group related to your skill if you feel you are still not ready to be a part of a professional group. Indian Express