{"id":21287,"date":"2020-12-21T09:43:51","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T13:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=21287"},"modified":"2020-12-28T00:53:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T04:53:20","slug":"how-to-learn-a-new-skill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-a-new-skill\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Learn a New Skill: Progressive Mastery Method"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to know how to learn a new skill in the most effective and efficient way possible? Is there a method to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/master-a-skill\/\">mastering skills<\/a> easier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his book <em>High Performance Habits,<\/em> Brendon Burchard discusses how to learn a new skill using the progressive mastery method. Progressive mastery relies on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/deliberate-practice-definition\/\">deliberate practice<\/a> as opposed to mindless repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to learn a new skill with progressive mastery method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Method for How to Learn a New Skill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often make the excuse that they\u2019re \u201cjust not equipped\u201d to learn a new skill. However, you can learn to do almost anything with time and effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: As you find the skills you need to develop, <em>don\u2019t <\/em>rely on mindless repetition. While mindless repetition can produce some results, it\u2019s not the best way to improve. For example, a runner looking to improve their time can run the same route every day, but, if they\u2019re not pushing themselves to beat personal records, they won\u2019t see significant improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instead of simple repetition, practice <em>progressive mastery <\/em>to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/improve-your-skills\/\">improve your skills<\/a>. <\/strong>Progressive mastery relies on setting increasingly challenging goals, attaching meaning to your process, and using teaching as a method to learn. 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The more you know about the essential elements of your field, the more effectively you\u2019ll be able to work. For example, if you\u2019re a salesperson, important skills include communication, problem-solving, customer service, negotiation, and market awareness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to know how to learn a new skill in the most effective and efficient way possible? Is there a method to make mastering skills easier? In his book High Performance Habits, Brendon Burchard discusses how to learn a new skill using the progressive mastery method. Progressive mastery relies on deliberate practice as opposed to mindless repetition. 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