Step 1: Start with the outcome in mind. You need to know very specifically what you hope to achieve and how to measure it. Then, you can work backward and identify the specific ingredients that are required to succeed.
Step 2: Understand - identify and understand the difference with a beginners mind. But do remember "We need not re-invent the wheel" every time!
Step 3: Sequence - Success, is not just what you do but how you do it
Step 4: Identify what motivates you to still to this skill and pursue the skill at all cost. For example:In a career context, the stakes are built in. If you don't stay ahead, your career can flatline.