How to break though when you’re struggling to learn a new skill?

You’ve won half of the battle by simply recognizing that you’re struggling to learn the new skill. Break through with 3 self-assessments:

1. Learning behavior. Think back on your past learnings to identify the optimal setting: self-paced MOOCs, structured classroom setting, or “on the job”? It’s possible you need to change the setting.
2. Readiness. Could it be possible that you don’t have the prerequisite skills? For example, some people believe they must learn a certain software to be better at programming, but it’s not necessarily the software tool but a clear understanding of data structure and problem-solving skills that must be learned first.
3. Motivation. Write down WHY you’re learning this new skill. Purpose is the best way to break through procrastination if that’s what’s holding you back!

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