Self Improvement and Growing

A summary of tips, processes and methods that I (try to) use to improve myself.

Originally a talk by Josh Kaufman

Deconstruct the Skill :

• Break the skill down into manageable components.
• Identify the specific aspects you want to learn and focus on the most essential parts first.

​​​​​​​Learn Enough to Self-Correct :

• Gather three to five quality resources (books, videos, courses) related to the skill.
• Use these resources not as a procrastination tool but to gain just enough knowledge to begin practicing and correcting mistakes.

​​​​​​​Remove Barriers to Practice :

• Identify and eliminate distractions (like TV, internet, etc.) that hinder your practice time.
• Utilize willpower to create a dedicated practice environment free from interruptions.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Practice for at Least 20 Hours :

• Commit to dedicating at least 20 hours to practicing the skill over a month (roughly 45 minutes a day).
• Acknowledge the “frustration barrier” and persevere past initial difficulties to benefit from your investment in practice.