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What Does Mastery Mean to You?
This is how to build that future version of you, day by day
Does this question make you think about people like Bruce Lee, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, or Usain Bolt?
Becoming a master doesn’t require fame (although it may be a leading factor in achieving it eventually).
So what does it require?
For me, achieving mastery means having the drive, the self-discipline, and a laser focus on the process of learning every day so that you can excel at something.
And that’s not where it ends. I believe that achieving mastery is more of a lifestyle you adopt when you want to succeed at something that means a lot to you.
It’s not for those who are content with just making it through life, or just having a job, or just passing a college course. Because let’s face it, that’s the easier path to take.
But it can be a lifestyle for you if you find yourself wanting to learn more, to get better, to improve, and become the best version of yourself.
And really, aren’t you curious about what that future version of you would look like?
Wouldn’t that be a thrill?
If you are curious about getting there, mastery is the path to take.
What does it take to become a master at something?
It can include:
Having a specific goal that’s driving you to succeed.
When you have a goal you’re working towards, everything you do in your daily life has a greater sense of purpose.
- Make sure your goal is specific. For example, don’t just say that you want to get a job, be fit, or have a large salary. Instead, say you want to get a job offer for a specific job title that pays a certain annual salary so that you can develop specific skills you have as well as those you’re working towards.
- Be focused on your goal. You can increase your focus by starting each day with the question: What is the…
