Allow yourself time to Grow: From ability, capacity and capability into mastery
Allow Yourself Time to Grow: From Ability, Capacity and Capability into Mastery. In a world that celebrates instant results, young people often feel pressured to achieve success quickly. Social media highlights overnight success stories, creating the illusion that greatness is swift and easy. However, true mastery in any field—whether business, sports, technology, or the arts—requires a process of growth, learning, and consistent practice over time. To truly become a master of any trade, you require practical years of experience, you can’t skip it. Malcolm Gladwell’s “10,000-Hour Rule,” from Outliers, suggests it takes around 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to achieve mastery. That’s roughly 10 years of focused effort. In the last over two decades of my professional career and 15 years at iCentra, I have had the privilege of working with young people, and I always advise them to give themselves time to grow, develop, and refine their craft. It takes time! However, mastery is more than dlogging hours or years—it’s about progressing through different stages: ability, capacity, capability, and finally, mastery. Let me break it down. Ability: The Seed of PotentialAbility refers to natural aptitude. While some people may be naturally gifted at certain things—like problem-solving or communication—this alone isn’t enough to reach mastery. Ability provides the foundation, but without consistent effort and learning, talent alone won’t take you far. Capacity: Expanding Your LimitsCapacity is the ability to handle increasing complexity and responsibilities. It grows through experience and resilience. In early stages, young professionals may struggle to juggle tasks or maintain consistent performance, but over time, challenges build capacity, allowing them to manage more complex problems and workloads. Capability: Turning Knowledge into ActionCapability occurs when ability and capacity combine to produce results. It’s where knowledge and practice come together to solve problems. Capability distinguishes those who can apply skills effectively in real-world situations from those who only understand theory. Mastery: The Pinnacle of ExpertiseMastery is the result of years of deliberate practice, learning from mistakes, and continuous improvement. It goes beyond competence, allowing individuals to innovate, lead, and make complex decisions with confidence. Masters of their craft not only excel but also push the boundaries of their field. The 10,000-hour rule underscores that mastery isn’t quick. As a young professional seeking career success, if rush through this process you may miss critical lessons. Achieving mastery requires time, failures, and refinement. Mastery is about sustained growth, deliberate practice, and learning. It requires disciplined consistency and commitment. What are your thoughts? feel free to share. TAB Pic: 2024 hashtag#PMIGlobalSummit, LA.hashtag#iCentraAt15 hashtag#POTY hashtag#UNLOCK
Just One Advice: Pursue Excellence!
Just One Advice: Pursue Excellence! “Struggle not for positions, but strive for excellence; because in the end excellence will position you.” – hashtag#PheekWords I was recently asked in an interview what my advice would be to young professionals, and I would like to share my response with you: “In all you do, pursue excellence; there will always be a place for you.” Strive for excellence in all aspects of your life, including how you dress, speak, present yourself, complete tasks, and offer solutions. People, whether consciously or unconsciously, are always observing and assessing you, preparing for the moment opportunities arise. Your commitment to excellence will determine whether you are invited into new opportunities or passed over. Excellence is the consistent demonstration of high-quality traits and attributes. It embodies a culture of performing above average, especially through sustained effort. It’s an attractive force—it makes you both likable and respectable. People are naturally drawn to excellence, wherever and whenever it appears. We all gravitate toward those who demonstrate it. Mediocre individuals focus on titles or positions to feel important, but they often squander opportunities due to a lack of preparation. In contrast, excellent individuals are always ready to seize and maximize opportunities effectively. While positions and appointments may be given or withdrawn, true excellence is always recognized and respected by all, including your adversaries. Therefore, in everything you do, seek excellence, and it will open doors to numerous opportunities and positions. Love to all the humans at iCentra, who make Excellence look simple. Do have an Excellence-filled week! TAB hashtag#Excellence hashtag#UNLOCK hashtag#POTY hashtag#iCentra hashtag#Project1500
