Invariably, there are things that you cannot do well, be it singing, dancing, selling yourself or a product, or public speaking, to name just a few. However, Rome was not built in a day. To be able to do anything well takes time and practice.

Unfortunately, many of us still think that we should be perfect, or at the very least capable, in a relatively short space of time. But developing new skills or improving those that you have takes time. It takes practise: hundreds, maybe even thousands of hours of practise.

Thanks to the practise – persisting when you no longer feel like it, or you are receiving opposition from colleagues, family or friends – builds grit and character. It also builds experience and a knowingness about how capable you are. That knowingness builds confidence, and with that confidence, you may be inclined to step out of your comfort zone, to try new and different things that you would never have done before.

 

 

Best wishes and have a great day!