Mastery is:I think that that material would make a great inspirational poster, in the spirit of How to be an Artist.Apply this to everything in your life, to claim your authentic self.
- The process where what was difficult becomes both easier and more pleasurable;
- Long-term dedication to the journey - not the bottom line;
- Gaining mental discipline to travel further on your journey;
- Being goalless;
- Realizing that the pleasure of practice is intensified;
- Creating deep roots;
- Knowing that you will never reach a final destination;
- Being diligent with the process of mastery;
- Your commitment to hone your skills;
- After you have reached the top of the mountain, climb another one;
- Being willing to practice, even when you seem to be getting no where;
- Making this a life process;
- Being patient, while you apply long-term efforts;
- Appreciating and even enjoying the plateau, as much as you do the progress;
- Practicing for the sake of practice;
- Winning graciously, and losing with equal grace;
- Placing practice, discipline, conditioning and character development before winning;
- Being courageous;
- Being fully in the present moment;
- Realizing that the ultimate goal is not the medal, or the ribbon, but the path to mastery its self (The "I am" stage);
- Being willing to look foolish;
- Maintaining flexibility in your strategy, and in your actions;
- A journey; and,
- Determination
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