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How to Become an Expert at Anything in 6 Steps
Learn how to learn, and you’ll be unstoppable
I don’t know about you, but my experience in high school was that we spent a lot of time learning useless crap.
It’s not the fault of teachers — they do the best they can.
But the current model is designed to create employable people, not passionate autodidacts.
The most valuable skill anyone can learn is how to learn effectively.
Master this skill, and the opportunities available to you compound.
I learned how to learn by learning Jazz guitar.
It’s a demanding study. The principles of learning didn’t stand out to me initially; it wasn’t until I started pursuing other endeavors (learning to code and improving at fitness) that I started to see the patterns.
There are fundamental principles to efficient learning that apply to all pursuits. I’m not claiming to be a master of learning, but these principles have served me well so far.
Keep it focused
When you first discover a “growth mindset,” it’s super exciting.
You can do anything!
