3 Science-Backed Ways To Master A Skill
Exploring scientific studies on the relevance of grit.
We all want to be good at something. Whether it be at our jobs or hobbies. In today’s market, there isn’t a shortage of courses and materials that promise we would master a skill quickly. Despite these resources, we are more lost and frustrated than ever.
We might think, why didn’t I pick it up quickly? Why do I struggle to put the pieces together? Because of this mindset, we give up on our pursuit because we conclude it’s simply not meant for us. We find new passions only to be left unsatisfied. Our old passions still speak to us. They call on us to try once more.
But what if the truth is nothing can be mastered in a month?
That it’s okay to suck at the beginning because it’s meant to be like that. And what if the only way to be truly great at something is to put in the hours, trust the process, and do it consistently.
That is the science behind Grit. According to researcher Angela Duckworth, “Grit pertains to passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along the way.”
Here is the science behind Duckworth’s research.
