Let’s be real: learning a new skill isn’t just about adding another line to your resume. It’s about transformation.
When you finally break through the overwhelm and start to see progress, something shifts. It’s not just, “I can edit a video now.” It’s, “I’m the kind of person who can pick up new skills whenever I need to.”
That’s powerful. That builds identity.
Think about it: every creative breakthrough you’ve admired—every polymath, every artist, every innovator—was built on the confidence to learn and adapt quickly.
The real win isn’t Logic Pro, or guitar, or coding. It’s the self-trust that you’ll never stay stuck for long. That’s the kind of momentum that changes careers, businesses, and lives.
When I think back on the skills I’ve learned in the last few years, the most valuable thing wasn’t the skill itself—it was the compounding belief: I can do this again.
So, yes, learning faster yields practical wins. But the deeper reason it matters? It gives you a new identity—one that won’t let overwhelm keep you small.
What would change in your life if you knew you could learn anything you set your mind to in 10 focused hours?
One of the reasons I got your ebook is I’ve been hesitant to dive into more ambitious painting projects. I was always worried I’d fail. But thinking about learning as shaping who I am makes a huge difference. Each time I finish a piece, I feel like I’m proving to myself I can grow, adapt and trust my instincts. Happy to report that it’s working! Thank you Idris Elijah and Happy Friday to you!