Get started on the right foot
Once you’ve decided on a skill you want to learn, it’s time to do some preliminary research. You need to know what you’re getting yourself into.
The idea is to quickly familiarize yourself with the skill until you have a mental map that identifies:
- Keys to success
- Major pitfalls to avoid
- Subskills to focus on
Doing this work upfront will help you come up with a plan for learning, and avoiding mistakes that sabotage your progress.
The easiest way to start your research is to simply do a Google search with a few of the following terms:
- “beginner’s guide to” + skill
- “biggest mistakes” + skill
- “before you s
tart” + skill “things I wish I knew” + skill.
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These are the keys to quickly learning any skill. If you apply these principles to your life, you’ll finally be able to call yourself a “quick learner”.
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