Getting Better at Anything – Lessons from My Journey
Welcome back to The Navish Journey — where we’re all about growing, learning, and figuring life out one step at a time.
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it actually takes to improve at something. Whether it’s learning a new skill, breaking an old habit, or just getting 1% better every day — it can feel messy, slow, and confusing.
That’s when I came across this incredible framework that really clicked with me — it's built around 12 key ideas about how real progress works. No hype, no overnight miracles — just honest, practical principles that can help you level up in literally anything.
Here’s how I’m thinking about them, and how they’re shaping my journey:
1. You can improve
This sounds obvious, right? But honestly, it’s easy to forget. Sometimes we label ourselves too quickly: “I’m not creative,” “I suck at tech,” “I’m just not athletic.” But the truth is, if we believe we can improve, we open the door to real growth.
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2. Mastery isn’t a destination
It’s a path — and you’re already on it. You don’t “arrive” at being good forever. You just keep refining, learning, and surprising yourself.
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3. Progress is never tidy
Improving at anything will look messy from the inside. There’ll be plateaus, dips, frustrating days — that’s normal. What matters is sticking with it.
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4. Understand the why, not just the how
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5. Skill + Effort = Results
It’s not just talent. It’s showing up, putting in the reps, and staying curious. Even the most naturally gifted people still practice (a lot).
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6. Feedback matters more than we think
It’s easy to avoid feedback (who likes criticism?). But I’ve found that the uncomfortable feedback — the kind that makes me wince a little — often leads to the biggest breakthroughs.
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7. Drill the tricky stuff
Instead of always practicing what I already know, I’ve started zooming in on the tough parts. Whether it’s a tricky skill or a mental block, tackling it head-on feels uncomfortable—but powerful.
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8. Get clarity before repetition
Repeating something over and over isn’t useful if you don’t truly understand it. Once I slow down and actually get what I’m doing, my progress takes off.
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9. Track what you care about
If you want to improve something, measure it. Even a simple journal or tracker can make you more aware and intentional.
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10. Consistency beats intensity
It’s not about huge sprints—it’s about showing up regularly. I’ve seen more progress from 15 minutes a day than from random bursts of energy followed by burnout.
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11. Learning happens when you do the thing
Reading and researching are great—but nothing replaces real experience. Jumping in, making mistakes, and figuring things out on the go is where the magic happens.
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12. Find joy in the process
If it always feels like a grind, you won’t last. I’ve learned to find small wins, make it playful, and enjoy the slow climb. That’s what keeps me going.
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Wrapping it up...
These 12 ideas aren’t rules — they’re reminders. Gentle nudges that I come back to when I feel stuck or discouraged.
If you’re on a journey of learning, healing, building, or just figuring out your “next thing” — I hope these thoughts help you as much as they’ve helped me.
Let’s keep growing — together.
– The Navish Journey