And mostly everything IS a skill.

Friendliness is a skill.
Public speaking is a skill.
Math is a skill.
Bowling. Leadership. Grit.
Skill. Skill. Skill.

The idea that we are in control our abilities is empowering to some and is the driving force behind every great learner.

To others, not so much.

Wrestling with the notion that our abilities (or lack thereof) are in our control can be unsettling, so many of us choose to hide behind stories.

It’s easy and safe to say:

“I am just not a math person”
“I’m not creative”
“I’m lazy”
“I just can’t shoot”
“She is so gifted”
“He’s a natural”

These limiting beliefs are all stories. Stories that say skills and attitudes are born. That our shortcomings are not our fault, that great performers are the lucky ones, and that we just missed out at the talent lottery.

They are dishonest and they are a total load BS.

It’s real and it’s honest to say:

“I choose not to do the work necessary to grow my math skills”
“I haven’t put myself in enough situations to build my creativity”
“I usually choose instant gratification over doing what matters”
“I am not the best shooter, yet”
“She must have practiced a lot”
“He’s obviously worked like crazy to develop that skill”

The fact is: we ALL have the tools to grow and get really, really good at absolutely anything that we want – as long as we believe that we can and as long as we do the work.

And to tell yourself, your students, your team, or your staff anything different is a story, is a hoax, is incredibly destructive.

Stories rob us of the reps and experiences we need to grow. Replace stories with science.

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