All throughout our life we’re constantly
in the process of learning. Everything, almost everything that’s learn-able, can
be learnt through perseverance and persistence. But here are 4 easy steps that
can shorten the learning curve and make it easier for one to master anything.
Learn the Basics
As disappointing as it might
sound, learning the basics is a must for all sort of disciplines. If you know
your basics very well, it becomes quite easy to master the advanced stuff later
on along your journey. Do your math, get down and dirty, hustle. Without
learning the ropes first, you can’t become the best in the trade.
For example, if you want to
be a very good footballer, it goes without saying that you can’t possibly play
a competitive match without learning how to kick the ball, or how to tackle, if
you’re a more aggressive type. Same goes for any other form of discipline. Learn
the basics and you’re halfway through.
Talk to Others
One of the best ways to find
out your weaknesses and improve upon them is to talk to your comrades. That can
basically be anybody, not necessarily the Guru that everyone looks for. Go to
forums, clubs, market, whatever it is that’s applicable to your niche, find out
where other people like you hang out, go meet them or talk to them. You’d be
surprised to see how much you can learn. People having the same interest and
the same problems often come up with ingenious ideas to solve those problems.
Never underestimate this option if you want to make any serious progress in
your field. If you’re a newbie footballer, going to the stadium to practice
would be the best idea. Or you could join the local street football club.
Staying in your room and trying to master back flip isn't the most promising
idea!
Find Out and Master the Tips&Tricks
This one’s actually a given.
If you want to become good at something, you need to know the secrets of the
trade. It might as well be the dirtiest secret, but in order to become an
A-lister, you have to know it all. Doesn't matter how you do it. Not that you HAVE
to implement all of those, but learn them anyways.
Remember, a good striker
footballer also knows how to tackle hard.
PRACTICE
No matter how many times I
say this, I can’t possibly stress this enough. Practice is what helps you to
perfect your craft. While this might not be true for a few rare exceptions, it
holds good for most of them. By practicing, you’re giving yourself the chance
to try out all those nifty tricks that you've learnt all along. Not only does
this help you to find out your weaknesses, it also gives you a chance to
improve upon them and turn them into your strengths. Practice is the pathway to
perfection. I know, heck, I can even bet my Naruto anime collection that all
of you have heard the following idiom, yet I can’t resist mentioning it again.
“Practice makes a man perfect.”
And that’s how it is.
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