How to Learn Any Skill Faster (Even If You Suck at the Start)

The Basics       Who: Tonight's guest is Mike Boyd. Mike is a Scottish Youtuber, who is breaking down the mysteries of learning skills and showing you how easy it actually is. In this interview, we cover Mike's story, learning skills and how you should approach it, fixed mindsets vs growth mindsets and how you can become a master in learning skills as well and so much more.   What we cover Who he is - Youtube Skill Maestro  What motivated him to learn new skills Why his videos resonate with others How he picks the skills that he focuses on learning The definition of a skill The process he uses to learn a skill Why do people struggle to learn new skills Can all skills be learnt the same way? Was Malcolm Gladwell right? Do you need 10,000 hours of practice to learn a skill? How you can amend your daily routine to learn a skill you've always wanted to learn Time claimed vs time actual practising His mentality of learning skills - how it can be easier than you ever thought possible Overcoming making mistakes and failing as he learns - what keeps him driving forward in his goals Has he turned learning skills into a hobby or a business? Can anybody do what he does? How does he record his videos? How does he deal with negativity from family, friends and 'internet haters'? Are there essential and fundamental skills that all men should be able to do? What he thinks you should learn due to the reward you'll get from the journey! What learning skills has taught him about life and running a business Being a learner vs being a coach Growth mindset vs fixed mindsets and helping schoolchildren change their outlook on life and what they can achieve (Carl Dueck - Mindset book) How you can encourage your children to learn new skills How does he deal with the fast break questions including his favourite podcast, superhero and the biggest failure of learning a skill he's made .... and how he is going to fix it! What he wants people listening to take away from this interview How you can keep in touch with him? So much more     Connect with the Guest Visit Mike's website here Subscribe to Mike on Youtube here Follow Mike on Twitter here Like Mike on Instagram here       Something to reflect on       Subscribe to the podcast  If you enjoyed the podcast, please help me by posting a review on iTunes! I thoroughly enjoy doing the show and would love to hear what you think. Your feedback will help me improve the show and ensure it helps.   Also click those social media buttons to stay in touch for updates on the latest posts, affiliate deals, virtual hugs and what not!   A product you should check out Next Level Guy is affiliated with some amazing companies, who offer some amazing products for you to check out. I highly recommend the following product (please note: this is an affiliate link and will open to an external website):   Click the image to load What the affiliate is Gainz Box A monthly subscription box of premium fitness apparel, equipment, supplement, snacks and more. We offer a variety of plans, including a single month purchase, 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year subscriptions. Barbell Apparel Use 'NEXTLEVELGUY' at the discount code section and get 10% off all orders! Athletic Fit Denim, Chinos & Jeans. Engineered for Performance. Tailored for a Perfect Fit.   For all affiliate deals, special offers and reader exclusives, please click this awesome link: Let's see them affiliates!      Want to listen to another episode? To see all current episodes, simply click here.