Skill Development

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/// 1. The process of gradually achieving mastery in a new area. ///2. Getting better at things.

Getting Better vs Being Good

Perfection isn't everything. By setting goals based on improvement - rather than looking smooth - you can stretch your potential and reduce your anxiety.

The Life Marathon: What Creatives Can Learn From Elite Runners

Could marathon training be an apt metaphor for the slow build to creative excellence? What we can learn from runners about developing expertise.

25 Insights on Becoming a Better Writer

We round up 25 nuggets of writing wisdom from Kurt Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, Joyce Carol Oates, Augusten Burroughs, Geoff Dyer, Steven Pressfield, and more.

Fix Bad Habits: Insights from a 7-Year Obsession

Getting rid of bad habits isn't just about saying NO. To truly succeed, we must replace the bad behavior with a better behavior. Here's how.

How to Create a Captivating Presentation

Terrified of presenting in front of an audience? Or just a little shy? How to take your public speaking ability and slide presentations from uncomfortable to awesome.

Why You Should Be Optimizing

You're not truly capitalizing on your success unless you're optimizing it. A look at how ongoing, incremental tweaks help good projects become GREAT.

Why Your Inner Critic Is Your Best Friend

Are you constantly going to battle with your Inner Critic? It doesn't have to be that way. Learn how to respect your Inner Critic, while still keeping him in line.