We all know that learning a new skill is beneficial and helps us to stay relevant. We will get better at our job or even get a new job.

As the rate of change increases, it is clear that we need to adapt our skills and sometimes learn new ones.

So why the friction?

The reason we have friction is that we have to return to being an amateur. We have worked hard to become a skilled professional so reverting back to amateur can be difficult. And, the further along you go in your career the harder it is to change.

How do you get better at learning new skills?

... you learn new skills regularly.

We practise sport or CGI to get better at it. We also need to practice learning new skills to become better and ease that friction.

Learning is a skill that is as important to cultivate as the skill we are learning.

The more you spend your time learning new skills the easier it becomes to learn new skills. So in that sense, no learning is ever wasted.

No one likes to go from a professional to an amateur. But to improve or learn a new skill you need to be willing to return to being a beginner.

Whether that's learning 3D modelling. Transitioning from traditional photography to CGI. It will seem hard at first, but it will be good for you. Set an hour aside in your calendar and take the first step.

Ready to Skill Up?

I pride myself on simplifying the 'dark art' of CGI. Each month Udemy lets me apply the largest discount possible for 5 days. So here is a list of all the skills you have the opportunity to learn.

• Interior 3D Rendering
• Exterior Rendering
• Rendering with Corona Render Engine
• Introduction to 3ds Max
• 3D Studio Rendering
• V-Ray Materials
• Introduction to V-Ray
• 360 Rendering
• 3D Modelling

Render On!