Over the last year I went on a deep-dive to learn a new skill: How to market and, by extension, how to sell products that I love. I’ve enjoyed the learning-process. But to be honest, I'm frustrated because my progress has also been slow. Well, the good news is… I’m finally "getting there” to a point where I can finally perform. But, maaaaannn, this took much longer than I expected. This made me think about how I absorb new things… First off, I’m a total “single-tasker.” Yet, once I’ve absorbed it, I can speed up execution and perform fast. Over and over again. I want to believe that – while my enthusiasm goes full [Dunning-Kruger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect) – my performance compounds over time.  I see others breeze through what takes me days, weeks and months. It’s hard not to feel down sometimes. My "slow but steady" learning style has been my mode of operation since University. Instead of taking all required courses, I usually took half the amount. While half as fast as others, I was usually top of my class in each of the courses I did take. Well… when I’m learning something new, I can tell that my brain is completely focused and engaged. I can’t think of anything else for that period. It’s like when you learned to ride a bike. In the beginning it was hard and slow. You gotta keep your balance, move your feet, steer with your hands. It required full attention and time to practice and “sink in.” Then, with a little bit of consistent practice it got easier and required less attention. To the point where you don’t have to think about it but do. So, long story short. I’ve learned a lot this year. It took me much longer than I expected. It’s been very frustrating... But I’m also noticing how it’s becoming easier and easier every day.