Chances are no matter how hard you’ve tried or how long you’ve been practicing a skill, there’s someone who can help you get better. That’s a lesson I’ve learned from watching people like Ira Riklis and others. You can’t possibly be good at everything, so find an expert to help. But not just any expert, an expert who is a good teacher. Yes, tough to find.
And it will cost you (is it worth it to you? if you truly want to master something you will have to invest in learning, not just with time but with cash). I know someone who paid $5k for a coaching program. The most integral part is a daily call with 3 people you don’t know. These folks keep you on track and check in with you each day to see if you’re doing the things that will lead to success. But they are amateurs in what you want to learn. They help you with the right habits. Help you stick to what the teacher has taught you.
Before that though there is coaching with the right person. I admit that person is tough to find. It took Ira Riklis 20 years to find a ski coach that could teach him skiing. I’m sure he also paid quite a bit for lessons. And this is for leisure, not business! But it shows it’s important to him. Look at the enjoyment he’s gotten from it!