How to master any skill
Miguel Guinard • April 20, 2020
I created a video that showcases some of my guitar playing. you can watch it at the end of the blog.
Once I learned the basics of guitar playing, it was easier to learn more complex styles of music.
Through the years, I was on and off playing my guitar. But like riding a bicycle, once you learn a skill, it never leaves you.
Let me move on now from the music realm into a more general sense.
What motivates us not just to learn something new but to learn a new skill?
I want to make the case that for something become a skill that never leaves you; you must make it a part of your identity.
When I began my guitar learning adventure, I wanted to be a musician. Being a musician is part of my identity now. The more you identify with the skills you want to learn, the faster you can develop your desired ability.
In other words, If you make your desired skill a habit, it will be easier for you to make the skill part of your identity.
If you want to develop the skill to write, you must research the habits of successful writers. If you arrange your days around the practices of a writer, You will become a writer. Once you identify as a writer, you will become an endless source of wisdom and knowledge.
In Conclusion
The beginning of any skill comes out of your desire to identify as the skill bearer.
Here is my list of some of my identities: I'm an exemplary Husband, father, musician, writer, branding expert, graphic artist, and filmmaker.
I recommend that you read Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book will go into much detail on how to develop habits that will help you be triumphant in your life.
The best time to take stock of your abilities is now. I want to challenge you to look at the skills you always wanted to develop and start now. How have you mastered, improved, and preserved your skills and talents?
Miguel Guinard
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