Hello everyone, I'm Ahson, and today we'll be discussing a reasonable approach to mastering or becoming better at any skill. The skill can be anything, as long as it is attainable by your standards, and you believe it is.

There are three main principles you should follow to make this process easier:

1. Hard Work

"In his 2008 book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell wrote that 'ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.' The meaning behind this, in theory, is simple: to be considered elite and truly experienced within a certain craft, you must practice it for ten thousand hours."
— Forbes

2. Resilience

"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
— Nelson Mandela

Resilience is a more important factor than talent or intelligence. It involves challenge, commitment, and control. It is the ability to recover from setbacks and keep moving forward. Resilience is key to success in the face of adversity.

3. Stoicism

"It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters. The key is to understand that some things are within our control, and others are not."
— Epictetus, Greek Stoic Philosopher

Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy, helps people develop resilience and manage emotions. Some benefits include rationality, calmness, strength, and flexibility.

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Now that we've laid out the foundational principles, let's understand the next steps. We'll dive into the Trial and Error method. You might be familiar with it, but let's explain what it actually means and how to apply it.

Trial and Error Method

1. Trial

This is the part of the process where you learn new things. There are numerous ways to learn, but here are three methods that have proven to work:

  1. Videos - Platforms like YouTube offer a wealth of information on a wide range of topics in a format that's easy to consume. Websites like edX also provide free programming courses offered by colleges.
  2. Books - Books contain knowledge that can be absorbed and referenced efficiently through reading and highlighting important information.
  3. Courses - While not my top recommendation, taking courses remains a legitimate method for gaining knowledge.

However, there are a few challenges with these methods. YouTube doesn't offer everything, and some of the information may be inaccurate or questionable. Books and courses can be very expensive and require a significant investment. Fortunately, there is a resource that provides many books for free:

"Library Genesis is a shadow library, a useful and comprehensive online portal that offers free access to millions of ebooks, articles, and PDF files."
— Library Genesis

2. Error

This is the process of immediately applying what you've learned and learning from where you went wrong. For example, if you learn how to code a website, immediately use the information you’ve learned to build something.

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That's it! Simple and easy, and with this method, you can get better at any skill you want to master.

Thanks for reading!