How to Become an Expert at Any Skill

Introduction

• Belief: Believe you can do it.
• Confidence: Cultivate absolute, delusional confidence.

Learning Process

• Step 1: Just Start
  • Dive into learning immediately.
  • Use these main sources:
    1. The internet (YouTube, websites, etc.)
    2. Books
    3. Online courses
  • Education is predominantly free or very cheap online.

The Ted Method

T: Trial

• Absorb information from reliable sources.
• Focus on quality, not quantity, of learning.
• Take actionable and easy-to-understand notes.
• Create summary or cheat sheet from books.

E: Error

• Implement what you learned the same day.
• Example: Watch tutorials on dunking, then go practice on the court.
• This helps identify your weak points.
• Helps you know where to improve by doing.

D: Document

• Write down where you went wrong during the error phase.
• Review your mistakes in the next learning phase.
• Repeat the Ted method daily until improvement is seen.

Key Points for Success

• Cycle through the Ted method every day.
• Always implement within 24 hours of learning.
• Keep improving until satisfied with your skill level.

Conclusion

• The Ted method works for any skill or subject.
• Proactive learning and implementation are crucial.
• Go out and start learning a new skill today!