Developing new skills

9/4/2022

“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life” – Theodore Roosevelt

It is said that learning a new skill is invaluable for our personal development and sense of fulfillment in life. Often, it is not by choice but a requirement that we learn a new skill. However, for many people, learning a new skill means inevitably stepping out of your comfort zone. While this may seem overwhelming, ultimately it allows us to learn more about ourselves and test our resilience levels. Here, perseverance and motivation are key.

It is natural that during the learning process, you may feel defeated. However, humans are nothing if not adaptable. With practice, patience and time, you can overcome this. You may even eventually adopt this skill as part of your daily routine, so much so that it becomes an everyday habit that you do not need to think twice about.

So… When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone and mastered a new skill for your sense of growth and achievement?

If you have always wanted to learn to play the piano or to ride a bike, what is stopping you? Don’t wait for the opportunity to present itself, take control. There is no time like the present!

Recently, I decided to learn how to outline draw. To do this, I used Affinity Designer and watched outline drawing tutorials on YouTube. Although at first, it was challenging, I also enjoyed myself. Eventually, through perseverance, it became easier. See the results below for yourself!

My Random Thoughts

You Only Find Your Real Power When You Have No Choice

We often think fear is what protects us—but more often, it quietly blocks our growth. Real change doesn’t come from thinking hard about goals; it comes from shifting what you consistently intend and do. Life works like a delayed mirror, reflecting back the actions and energy you’ve already put out. When you're out of options or have nothing to lose, fear vanishes, and a deeper strength takes over. That’s when the needle moves. If you want your life’s reflection to change, you don’t fix the mirror—you change what you show it, day by day.

5/5/2025

The Quiet Power of Waiting

I’ve noticed something weird after 14+ years working with thousands of customers all around the world — behind every real achievement lurks this thing we never talk about: waiting. Like, actually waiting. Not the sexy part of success stories, right? We’re obsessed with hustle culture, 5-step formulas, and productivity hacks (guilty as charged; I’ve bought 17 planners in my lifetime).

3/31/2025

The Power of Starting Over

It’s interesting to see how people tend to give up only after their first try. Especially when they fail their first execution… I’m curious as to when this behavior is learned and became such a strict rule that it stops people from trying over and over again until they achieve their initial goal.

11/28/2022