Have you wondered why some people seem to be good at everything while some are only good at a few? If you fall into the first bucket then you’ve most definitely figured out the learning approach of failing fast. For those that have never heard of this term or have heard of it but are unfamiliar with why it works, read on… I truly believe it will change your life like it has changed mine.
The Goal
For the skill you want to acquire or improve on, break it down into manageable pieces and tackle it by simply trying*. Improve (not necessarily correct) on any mistakes you run into. *You don’t even need to break it down to start, but it does make gains a bit faster if you incorporate a bit of planning.Why this works
- To do is better than doing nothing. Even failing is learning what not to do, next time.
- Small improvements are like a retirement fund; your gains will compound as long as you build. The only requirement is not giving up on yourself.
- Spending 30minutes a day on self-improvement is literally equivalent to but better than spending a month trying to learn a skill, full time.