Become an expert in your field.

[Andy7]

Hello,

I want to become an expert in a specific field, The person people go to when they have questions...

But it's hard to figure out, how to do this best. Some say you have to work for it for 10.000. Are there other people on this website who are an expert, or are busy to become an expert.

What are the best techniques?
When is someone really an expert?
What books/podcasts/material can help me to grow?

Thanks for your help

[themaster]

What are the best techniques?

Go out and do it.. become the expert by beginning in your field.. doing the work/experience.. getting it down.. practicing and becoming a expert..

When is someone really an expert?

Never truly absolutely are you a expert.. even though I claim the identity of "themaster" and feel sufficient that I have huge expertise in LOA ideas.. I know there always so much more to learn.. experts know this.. you can become a expert in almost any field and still find new things to experience and news ways to do it..

What books/podcasts/material can help me to grow?

No idea really.. I mean I can refer you to the LOA material I like.. but it is highly advanced in that it teaches you the reason why we’re here etc. it is the true rules.. not just the foundational limitation science provides..

You need to seek out materials in the field of your expertise.. if you want to first become a expert on how the world works.. my suggestion is LOA materials..

However if you want to be a expert carpenter for example.. then best to train or work with a crew.. or at least read a lot of home improvement books and set yourself up experiments/projects to learn your skill

[Gasokai]

First of all if you wish to become expert at something, you need to figure it out! Read about it, study it, experiment yourself! Read everything you can get your hands on and decide yourself whetever it was useful or not.

Titles and such are irrelevant, nobody who loves to do something has different motives than labels. There is constant process of growth going on, and to become truly master at something is lifetime thing.

Masters train everyday.

Nothing alone will make you grow, but certainly any book which is related to your intrests can provide some piece to the big puzzle. Good way to is with books that you are most intrested about.

I don't really think anyone can become expert at anything that they aren't honestly passionate about.

[Orecle]

read 'mastery' by george Leonard

[dave marshall]

Hi,

what are your hobbies and interests? what jobs have you done? what is your life experience?

These are areas in which you are an expert already so figure out what you know. You will NEVER be a person that everyone goes to so just figure out what you know NOW.

Dave

[Aleksander Krstic]

Originally Posted by Gasokai

I don't really think anyone can become expert at anything that they aren't honestly passionate about.

qft

[Jarrod]

Desire, effort, persistence and the resulting experience.

Find people who are already really good(or experts) in the (or close to) field you want to be an expert in and then interact with them lots.

The more you hang around the best people the more you can potentially learn from them if you make the effort.

[aelle]

Originally Posted by Andy7

I want to become an expert in a specific field, The person people go to when they have questions...

If this is your goal, you will not only need to master your specific field very well, but also to be a great pedagogue.
I suggest giving back to others as you learn. Try teaching it right back. Depending on your subject, you may want to blog about it, tutor less advanced students or simply discuss it passionately with your friends. I find that a lot of emulation can come from discussions with passionate people... but don't stop at the discussion, act on it too.

[Andy7]

Thank all of you for your great responses. This is already helping me a lot.

I really like doing what I do. But just because of that, I want to become even better at it. In that way I was looking for great habits that most experts share.
And I already received great tips from you all.

[rocksupreme]

Just to add to the recommendations for passion and practice (both essential!), it can definitely help to find a good mentor.

This person doesn't necessarily have to be an expert in your field, but it helps if they are an expert at something.

[Vanessa]

Being an expert in a field means that others see that you have more insight and experience in a field than the other person. That's all it means.

I think Steve had a post on something like a yellow belt is an expert at being a white belt in Karate. Thats a great example of breaking down what being an expert can mean.

I really like Tim Ferris's view on becoming an expert in the 4Hr Work Week. Give it a read for some fast steps you can take once you nail down what niche you want to be an expert in.

[Orecle]

Originally Posted by Gasokai

I don't really think anyone can become expert at anything that they aren't honestly passionate about.

I dont beleive that. There are many experts who are driven to be excellent at what ever they touch. It does not mean they are passionate about it.

Desire for expertise can grow from anywhere. While it can grow from passion, it can grow from fear, approval, revenge, necessity

Take education at any level. excellent grades are not a reflection of passion. Even in the working field. there are many experts and consultance at the top who have zero passion for the job, but mega passion for the pay cheque, status and fame. Some kids do well at subjects they like, while some kids or adults absolutely master any subject given to them. Its just the type of people they are. They commit to excellence at everything they touch.

Most Child prodigies did not develop passion before they excelled at their fields. There are even a few who hate it, In England, there was a 13 yr old cambridge university attendee who gave it up to work in a cafe. Now she is a high class prostitute. She was in the sun newpaper in London last year. She even says she is more than capable of mastering any subject, but her fathers cruelty made her rebel

For many "I didnt really like it, but it was the only thing I was good at" is a very popular line.

Some people are passionate about mastering what ever they lay their hands on.


And we all know people with the passion of Tony Robbins, who content wise are hot air.

As Jim rohn says "Sincerity is not proof of truth". Passion is also not necessary for excellence and being expert. It can be a great aid, but it is not necessary. In my opinion, it will not beat persistence, persevarance and drive. There are many passionate but lazy and undisciplined individuals.