How to Develop a New Skill
An episode of the Path for Growth podcast, hosted by Path for Growth, titled "How to Develop a New Skill" was published on July 22, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.
July 22, 2025 ·54m · Path for Growth
Summary
A key part of getting better at something is making the intentional choice to build that skill. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about a 4-part framework for developing new skills, from accessing information, to seeing the skill represented, to taking action, to receiving feedback. Whether you’re looking to improve at a hobby, train up new team members, or strengthen your relationships, this framework can help you grow intentionally and efficiently. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Episode Recap:What’s one skill you’re learning right now? There’s a difference between just doing something and intentionally focusing on skill building. Your language reflects your belief: Wishes and wants are not the same! Information: How can too much or too little information impede skill building? You must be willing to be bad at things in the pursuit of getting better. Representation: Why does demonstration beat explanation? Action: How can you effectively move from learning about a skill to doing the skill?Feedback: Why is the ability to teach an important part of skill building? Most people regret things they didn’t do more than things they did do. If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.Resources:Follow the podcast on Apple or SpotifySchedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and CommunityDownload the Free Reading GuideJoin us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
Episode Description
A key part of getting better at something is making the intentional choice to build that skill. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about a 4-part framework for developing new skills, from accessing information, to seeing the skill represented, to taking action, to receiving feedback. Whether you’re looking to improve at a hobby, train up new team members, or strengthen your relationships, this framework can help you grow intentionally and efficiently.
Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.
Episode Recap:
- What’s one skill you’re learning right now?
- There’s a difference between just doing something and intentionally focusing on skill building.
- Your language reflects your belief: Wishes and wants are not the same!
- Information: How can too much or too little information impede skill building?
- You must be willing to be bad at things in the pursuit of getting better.
- Representation: Why does demonstration beat explanation?
- Action: How can you effectively move from learning about a skill to doing the skill?
- Feedback: Why is the ability to teach an important part of skill building?
- Most people regret things they didn’t do more than things they did do.
If you’re ready to move beyond just gathering information and start executing on what truly matters, Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching can help. Apply now at pathforgrowth.com/coaching.
Resources:
Follow the podcast on Apple or Spotify
Schedule a call to learn more about Path for Growth Coaching and Community
Download the Free Reading Guide
Join us for our 2025 Experience – Long Game Leadership
Connect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram
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