What is Your Plan to Learn the Skill You Priortized?   

You will: 

• Create your learning plan for the ONE skill you chose 
• Use multiple sources (read, watch, listen) 
• Organize what you gather in a clear, structured format 
• Choose one tool to start practicing now 
• Commit to a timeline for building this into a habit 
• Submit your plan using the provided template 

A tool is a technique, strategy, or method that helps you develop or apply a skill. Tools are how you practice, refine, and reinforce what you’re learning. 

Example: 

Paraphrasing is a tool that helps you practice intentional listening. By restating what the speaker said in your own words, you confirm understanding and build connection. 

Think of your journey like climbing a mountain. You’ve seen the peak, but now you stop to check your backpack. 

What’s missing? What tools would make this climb easier? 

The better your tools, the more empowered you are. 

You’ve chosen the #1 skill you want to work on, now it’s time to turn learning into action. 

Simple 9-Step Process: 

Step 1 – Set Your Learning Time 

Commit to 30 minutes per day (or whatever works best for you). Consistency is more important than intensity. 

Step 2 – Open Your LDP- Skill Tracker 

Use the same Google Sheet or Excel, open a new tab and label it clearly with a name. You’ll use this to organize and track your journey. 

Add these to your columns: 

Step 3 – Add the Skill to Track 

Start by adding the skill name and the date you begin. 

Step 4 – Gather Learning Materials 

Collect: 

• 10 Articles 
• 2 Videos 
• 3 Podcasts 

Add all links to the Learning Material column in your tracker. 

Step 5 – Learn and Summarize 

Go through your material one piece at a time. For each, summarize: 

• What you learned (in the Definition column) 
• Tools/techniques mentioned (add to the Tools column) 

Step 6 – Choose One Tool to Practice 

Pick one tool that resonates. Add a practice plan and define: 

• How you’ll apply it 
• When and where you'll use it 
• A short timeline for daily or weekly practice 

Step 7 – Practice With Purpose 

Track your progress in the Comments column. Note what’s working, where you're stuck, or anything you observe. 

Step 8 – Make It a Habit 

Stick with the tool until it becomes second nature. Then move to the next one. 

Step 9 – Repeat & Grow 

Once comfortable, repeat the process with a new tool. Then choose your next skill when ready. 

To start building your selected skill, you need to gather high-quality content to read, watch, and listen to. Here’s the recommended mix: 

• 10 articles to read 
• 3 podcasts to listen to 
• 2 videos to watch 

You have two solid options: 

One- Old-school method: 

Go to Google and search for: 

• Best 10 articles to learn [your skill] 
• Top 2 videos on [your skill] 
• Top 3 podcasts for [your skill] 

Two- Smarter + faster method: 

Ask ChatGPT: “Can you share links for 10 top-rated articles, 3 podcasts, and 2 high-engagement videos to help me learn [insert skill]?” 

This whole search should take less than 5 minutes. 

Open your Learning Tracker (Google Sheet or Excel), and paste the links in the Learning Material column: 

• Add one link per cell to stay organized. 
• Don’t group them all in one cell, this makes your learning easy to track and digest. 

Here’s a simple flow to follow: 

1. Set your learning time: 30 mins/day 
2. Gather material (10 articles, 2 videos, 3 podcasts) 
3. Complete the table 
4. Select one tool to begin practicing 
5. Stick to your practice plan 
6. Track your progress in the template 
7. Once it becomes a habit, move to the next tool 
8. Keep practicing and growing 
9. Submit your plan for review