December 2

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Learning Hard Skills Quickly

In the big picture, the most successful people won't be the ones who got straight A's in school. Anyone who is good at memorizing and executing can do that.

The most successful people also won't necessarily be the ones who got the degrees from famous colleges.

Once again, enough memorizing, following instructions, and tuition dollars can get you into any college you want.

In the long run, the people who can learn hard skills quickly will be the ones who thrive in the forthcoming generation. 

I mean, think about it. Almost everyone who accomplished something significant didn't just follow the rules. Doing the same thing everyone else did.

They learned new skills like crazy. At superhuman speed. And became the best in their field.

Knowledge isn't enough. It's learning how to learn. Learning how to focus. Learning how to use new technology.

And even learning how to create that technology itself.

It all starts with learning how to build skill. Making a practice of developing skills.

Whether it's learning to play the piano or learning to create an online platform that changes the world.

It's all about learning hard skills quickly.

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About Jonathan Roberts

I am the founder and director of the South Shore Piano School, and I have been teaching the piano for nearly 20 years. My work centers around bringing music to the lives of kids, parents, and adults in an enriching, meaningful way. At the South Shore Piano School, my incredible colleagues and I accomplish this through skill-based teaching, community, and an innovative, people-first business model. You can read more about me here.


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