Here are 6 steps that will help you achieve mastery in any subject or skill. This is the first time I've put these steps in writing, but it is the strategy I have been working on and refining for some time now. This is what I find works best. Mastery of skills or other subjects is a lot of work, but this should help you get there faster.

Mastery Step 1 - Define Your Goal Clearly

The first step to mastery is to get clear on your goals. You've obviously already defined what you want to learn, but try to get even clearer on this. Why do you want to learn it? What benefit will it provide? Do you want to learn enough to get you through a short term goal, or do you want to become an expert?