Right View

On the road to mastery, knowing a technique is not the same as being able to effectively apply a technique. It takes a single lesson to learn a technique but it takes years of practice to acquire the skill to effectively apply the technique. Confusing knowledge with skill is a major limiting factor on a student’s progress. It is important that a student understands the difference between knowledge and skill and is willing to commit to mastering their curriculum.

Paradigms of thoughts and emotions are difficult to change and, for many, can perpetuate a cycle of bad decisions and self-destructive behaviour. Voting for or against a candidate based upon sound bites and historical habits dig ourselves deeper into situations we are fighting to get out of.  Likewise, confusing knowledge with skill will enable mediocrity to flourish without even being aware of its destructive grip on your progress.

Self-awareness is not a guarantee but most people assume they have a healthy dose of it. Self-awareness is the first step to self-improvement. It helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses and gives you the foundation you need to make meaningful changes to achieve success.

“Self-awareness is the ability to take an honest look at your life without any attachment to it being right or wrong, good or bad.” - Debbie Ford (1955-2013)