We usually see the polished performance or refined work from the people we admire—a virtuoso cellist giving a concert, a great quarterback playing in a championship game, or an inspiring speaker commanding the stage.

What we don’t see is how they developed their skill—the process behind their greatness—and so we believe that what they do is beyond our capabilities.

But we can achieve greatness too, regardless of talent or innate traits, if we follow the right process. This book is about that process: How to Learn, Improve, and Master any skill.