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Jamie’s Answer
The biggest place I have learned new skills is at jobs I have had. Having a job, starting as young as 16 for myself, has taught me so much about myself, working for the public, working with other people, communication skills, writing and computer skills, time management, etc. Working at a company where the tasks are diverse helps you to learn even more skills. You can also learn new skills by starting new hobbies and getting involved with extracurricular activities. There’s always something new to learn, so be watching and waiting for new opportunities. There’s so many ways to learn new skills, and it’s a great question. Good luck!
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Sean’s Answer
Set a small reachable goal. If you want to learn to play a musical instrument. Pick the instrument and a simple beginner song. You want your goal to be out of your reach now, but not too far out of your reach. If its too hard, you will lose interest. If its too small, you will not feel like you accomplished anything. Your next step should make you work a little, but not too much. Then build and build in small steps. Within a year you will be amazed at how far you have come.
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Kevin P’s Answer
Liam, well I think that all depends on the skill you would like to learn. Some are easier than others. But I think your desire to learn something new, you being inquisitive, you being okay being a beginner is the most important thing.
Every expert was once a beginner, so what you want to learn will require repetition. Every expert also started at the beginning. You need a foundation to build on.
Let’s look at a few examples so you get the idea.
Fishing: no expert fisher started in the deep end with an expensive rod. You learn about the basics, the rod, the bait, where to go, what fish there are. All of that before you ever bait your first hook. Then you have to be okay with failure. You will not catch anything your first time. And that’s okay.
Sports, like basketball: you have to learn to dribble before you shoot. You have to learn to shoot from up close before you can take the 3 pointer. You have to be okay with missing a lot of buckets.
Regardless what it is, the best in the field study that field. They read about it, watch videos, practice more than others.
Start small. Don’t get discouraged. Your goal should not be to dunk the basketball on day one, it should be to control the ball.
You control this. Take your time.
Every expert was once a beginner, so what you want to learn will require repetition. Every expert also started at the beginning. You need a foundation to build on.
Let’s look at a few examples so you get the idea.
Fishing: no expert fisher started in the deep end with an expensive rod. You learn about the basics, the rod, the bait, where to go, what fish there are. All of that before you ever bait your first hook. Then you have to be okay with failure. You will not catch anything your first time. And that’s okay.
Sports, like basketball: you have to learn to dribble before you shoot. You have to learn to shoot from up close before you can take the 3 pointer. You have to be okay with missing a lot of buckets.
Regardless what it is, the best in the field study that field. They read about it, watch videos, practice more than others.
Start small. Don’t get discouraged. Your goal should not be to dunk the basketball on day one, it should be to control the ball.
You control this. Take your time.
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Stella’s Answer
1. Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to learn and why.
2. Research: Find resources like courses or tutorials.
3. Break it Down: Divide the skill into manageable tasks.
4. Practice Regularly: Dedicate consistent time to practice.
5. Seek Feedback: Get input from others to improve.
6. Stay Persistent: Don't give up when it gets tough.
7. Stay Curiou*: Keep exploring and learning.
8. Apply What You Learn: Use the skill in real-life situations.
9. Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest developments.
2. Research: Find resources like courses or tutorials.
3. Break it Down: Divide the skill into manageable tasks.
4. Practice Regularly: Dedicate consistent time to practice.
5. Seek Feedback: Get input from others to improve.
6. Stay Persistent: Don't give up when it gets tough.
7. Stay Curiou*: Keep exploring and learning.
8. Apply What You Learn: Use the skill in real-life situations.
9. Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest developments.