"Just do it" : The most Effective Strategy for sharpening just about any skill

I have been toying with the idea of podcasting for a while now if a couple of years' worth of procrastination can be considered a while. Over that period, I bought the microphones I expected I would need to get the job done and familiarized myself with some recording software. I even drew out a 30-week plan for guests to host. I seemed to have done everything except do the deed: actually host a guest and record a show.

Now that I have sat down to get the ball rolling, I am starting, step by step, to learn the intricacies that come with such a project. First things first, this is essentially a production, hence it requires a script, rough as it may be, to be written out and followed, at least to some extent. Also, over and above that, to attract the first batch of guests and listeners, you will need to give them a reason to lend you their ear; you need to command authority. This is achieved most directly through writing; this could be a blog or social media posts. I have opted for blogging because, with it, I can still generate snippets for socials—two birds, one stone.

Well, you have your blog stories written out, but it also needs a cover image and a couple of illustrative visuals to go along with it, meaning you have to master the skill of thumbnail and graphic design. To share effectively on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, you will need a video version of the post or at least some form of voice-over. And just like that, I have found myself working on multiple skills I had slept on for years. The takeaway from today's introspection session is that "Just do it" is the most effective strategy for sharpening just about any skill. We'll wait a couple of months then we'll go see.