“Whatever it is you do, practice your art; practice your trade. Learn as much as you can about what it is you’re doing and apply that as much as you can, because the application of it is what is going to mostly get you where you think you want to be.”
Jaimoe
What is your art? Can you sum up your trade in one word or sentence? How much of your time do you spend thinking about your craft and intentionally spending time learning and improving your skills so that you can become a master craftsman in your trade?
Most people, myself included, spend most of their time ‘doing.’ Little time or energy is left to invest in who you want to become. Merely pausing to be intentional in understanding your craft and curating a habit of growth could be the difference between where you are and who you want to become.
What is the one thing you have intentionally learned this week that will help you master your craft? How have you applied that knowledge?
Challenge yourself with this question every week. Even better, set the bar higher by framing it in a future-oriented way, “what’s the one thing I’m going to learn this week to elevate my art, and how will I commit to applying that knowledge?” Then, at the end of the week, reflect on how you did. If you had an unsuccessful week, so what? Try again next week. It is the repetition of the stroke that makes the blade sharper…
