If you are like most people, there are aspects of your live that you want to improve. But learning a new skill can be a drag, and we may be tempted to give up. So what can we do to improve the process?

First, we need to pick a skill that we truly value.

Secondly, we need to break it down into smaller tasks that are easier to master.

If possible, we can also get a mentor and have him/ her help us on this journey.

Finally, we reflect on our progress, improving on what works, and cutting out what does not work.

As a bonus, we can try to teach our new skill to others who might need it. Through teaching, we will sometimes clarify some assumptions, and learn more at the same time. In that way, we would have grown and learnt through sharing.

Circumstances change, and so do our priorities. But when it comes down to it, I can only think of two key questions: what problem is important to you, and what work are you doing to get you closer to solving it?