10 Thoughts On Mastery

Mastery.

It’s a topic that I think about all of the time.

If I’m being honest, I started thinking about mastery after reading the article “The Best Coaching Advice You’ll Ever Get, and Probably Ignore.“

Since then, I’ve learned that:

• mastery is a long, long process
• mastery is a personal journey
• measuring mastery is near impossible

I’ve also learned that mastery should not be confused with perfection.

But most importantly, I’ve learned that using mastery as a Northstar can help me keep moving in the right direction.

So, here are ten thoughts on mastery that help guide me and might help you too:

1. Commit yourself to the process.
2. Put in the time.
3. Develop the necessary skills.
4. Hold yourself accountable.
5. Focus on the details.
6. Don’t just go through the motions.
7. Be passionate when you’re delivering your message.
8. Ignore distractions.
9. Study the people you respect.
10. Become obsessed.

“You must understand the following: In order to master a field, you must love the subject and feel a profound connection to it. Your interest must transcend the field itself and border on the religious.” Robert Greene, Mastery