A Perfect Solution to Master Soft Skills

What no one tells you

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The studies on learning and mastery are clear. You don’t get better or achieve mastery at a skill by just practicing the same thing repeatedly.

You also won’t get better by just reading.

Neither is mastery solely the fruit of talent and innate ability.

These are all myths.

What we know for sure is that getting better at any skill requires taking the right approach to learning and practicing.

But, what’s this right approach?

Introduction

Before delving into the actual science of mastery, I’d like to point out that this article is mostly focused on how to master soft skills — but the principle applies to learning just about anything.

I have also chosen to explain the principle from a developer’s perspective.

How does a developer/engineer go from just being a technical lord to mastering soft skills necessary for an impactful career?

Mind you, the principle discussed is just as effective for any other profession. Do you have a job and what to get better at soft skills?