Most of us have one superpower that we call our own...some unique talent which separates us from the rest. For some it may be a way with words, others may learn things quickly, perhaps you are great with numbers. For some of us, this is a natural gift but for those who are less fortunate, there are some easy to follow steps that you can take which will make you just as clever.

In today's world there is no time to take things slow, new concepts have to be learnt quickly or they will likely be passed over to someone else. Rapid learning is the key to mastering a new skill in record time

A faster way to master...

Whenever, you are faced with the daunting prospect of learning something new, push all thoughts of difficulty to one side. A negative outlook is a sure fire way to put stumbling blocks on the path of progress.

Instead, adopt an attitude of determination...take this subject by the horns and learn it to such an extent that you will become a master. Look on this opportunity as a chance to learn something that you will excel in...This in turn, will add another string to your bow and make you a valuable asset. Think of yourself as a professional, fine-tuning a talent that you are already brilliant at.

If you are learning to play golf, imagine yourself as a professional golfer. If you need to acquire skills in leadership, see yourself as the next David Cameron. If you want to master singing, see yourself as the new Pavarotti and if you need to brush up on your maths, see yourself as Einstein. This does not mean that you have to achieve this level of expertise but you will acquire a lot of inspiration when you have someone to look up to.

To become a professional, you need to know your subject inside and out. When you model yourself on an idol, you need to be able to teach to that level. If you feel that the David Cameron's and Tiger Woods of this world are a tough act to follow, you could try a different approach.

Learn with the intent of teaching this skill to someone else...imagine the questions that they would ask and how you would answer them. To do this, you have to learn the basics and build on from them. When you are learning with the sole aim of passing this knowledge on to others, you know that you must know the subject inside and out.

Let's see if we can stir your passion up another way...you start out learning something which is very new to you. Perhaps you are learning to play the guitar. In the first scene, you approach the lesson with a "couldn't care less attitude" and you just want to have a strum and learn a couple of chords.

In the second scene, you see yourself on the stage, crowds are screaming out your name, the guitar is pulsating, electrifying, captivating the audience with every chord change and putting Jimi Henrix to shame...your talent makes everyone gasp with amazement. Do you notice how the second scene fills you with desire? Suddenly your focus sharpens and you are zoned into learning everything that there is to know. Having this kind of enthusiasm means that you are likely to obtain a level of mastery which is far superior to anyone who just wants to have a 'strum along' or someone who is learning out of duty.

Thinking along these lines will make learning a thirst that you want to quench. Any difficulties you encounter will press your 'curiosity' buttons and you will enjoy unravelling their significance.

If you are receiving B's in college for your assignments or you keep on having to be shown a process at work, you should not attempt to move your studies forward. Similarly, if you found it challenging to learn basic equations, you should not assume that you are ready to take a degree in mathematics.

When you master the rudiments of a subject, this knowledge is apparent when you start receiving A's. This is your indicator to move on...nothing else. It is only when you receive an A Grade that you can progress from novice to intermediate and then advanced level as further lessons will extend on previous knowledge. If that happens to be your difficult areas, you may end up working through the course at snail pace or even give up.

The only way to move past any blockages is to go right back to the beginning of that chapter or problem area and break it down into smaller, manageable chunks of information that you can understand. To become master of a subject you need to learn, learn and learn some more.

There are no short cuts to successful learning. Mastery is achieved when you understand the basic foundation and then build on from there. If, for example you worked in personal management but you had difficulty organizing your day...No amount of intricate or fancy technology would improve the situation if the manager was buried under his own unorganised chaos. Such technology would only add to the agony and probably make matters even worse.

So whenever you need to learn a new skill, never assume that it will be complicated or out of your reach. When the basics are understood, the rest will follow and you will sail through your studies.

Remember, the best way to escape from a problem is to solve it!