Mastery is not a goal or a destination, but rather a process, or a journey.  It takes time, yet is available to anyone who is willing to get on the path and stay on it. Mastery is the journey to becoming the best that you can be in whatever endeavor you choose.The War Against Mastery 

By all appearances it seems that our society is waging a war against mastery. We live in the day of the “quick fix” and instant gratification.  Want a new wardrobe? Simply grab the credit card and you instantly have it. Need to lose weight, take this pill and lose fat while you sleep. Want to live the life of luxury? All you need to do is buy a lotto ticket. Have a headache? Take this pill for “fast relief.”

In fact, an ad for one state’s lottery showed a man laughing at people buying savings bonds while insisting the only way for an ordinary person to become a millionaire was to win the lottery.

The Path of Mastery 

In what are you striving for mastery? Is it your business? Is it your relationships? Is it your inner self? Hopefully, you haven’t succumbed to the idea that you can achieve mastery in the next 15 minutes. You do understand that mastery requires patience, dedicated effort, and the willingness to apply yourself for the long haul.

The path of mastery is no quick fix. Those who strive to be the best of the best choose it anyway. The rewards of mastery are worth it.

Next week we’ll look at Learning to Love the Plateau.

(This series is inspired by my reading journal of the book “Mastery: The Keys To Success And Long-Term Fulfillment” by George Leonard.)

(Copyright © 2008 By Dan Forbes, All Rights Reserved.)

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