How To Master Any Skill

No one represents mastery more than Pablo Picasso. His masterpiece Women of Algiers sold at auction in New York for over $179 million in 2015, shattering all previous records. His most famous works are instantly recognizable, and he pioneered several styles and genres of modern art throughout his prolific career.

We think of Picasso’s creative brilliance as a heavenly gift. Certainly, he had natural talent. But the real secret to his mastery was the sheer volume he created. Over his 78 years...