The skills that seem obvious are actually quite rare. Mastering them can put us far ahead of most people around us.

Here are seven skills I am working on to up my game:

1. Taking feedback.

2. Willing to embarrass myself (repeatedly) while learning and growing.

3. Forgiving myself quickly. Correcting my mistakes and moving forward.

4. Sticking to my routine.

5. Doing the boring things repeatedly. Sleeping on time. Waking up on time. Writing every day. Brainstorming. Creating.

6. Not numbing myself with screens, food, or alcohol.

7. Speaking less. Doing and creating more.

Action. Focus. Action. Focus. Repeat.