Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment

This book is a great starting point to mastering any given skill in your life. It outlines the path, process, and destination of mastery for nearly anything you wish to pursue. A great read for anyone at any point in their lives

If you want to master a skill or subject, it requires dedication and 10,000 hours. You must take leaps, accept failures, and constantly improve yourself. Seek advice, mentorship, and work smart (not hard) every day. Personally, I see this in sports. Years ago in a soccer camp, a coach had said "if you do not play 10,000 hours of soccer you can not become a pro". You must up every aspect of your game. When you're good at one... Read Full Review

I've owned this book a couple of times. There are a lot of self-help books out there and this is one that I've found useful for developing any kind of skill, because Leonard accurately describes not only the necessary steps but also the common detours and pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Are you one of those people who allows your goal or goals to dominate your life? And once your goals are achieved, do you think of your achievements as, "no big deal?" While the author describes 5 keys to long-term success and fulfillment,as: 1. Instruction; 2. Practice; 3. Surrender; 4. Intentionality; and, 5. The Edge - Push the envelop. Mastery is: 1. The process where what was difficult becomes both easier and... Read Full Review

Finally, a book that gives the basics of power. The author shows that one needs valid knowledge and a lot of practice to be a master. Although this seems obvious, many people miss the forest for the trees. This could be called a manual on how to use knowledge. He gives some exercises from his training in the martial arts, but this is not a martial arts manual. The book gives the keys to becoming a master at anything... Read Full Review