Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $2.99

Save $9.00 (75%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Audiobook Price: $13.08

Save: $5.59 (43%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

S.J. Scott
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Novice to Expert: 6 Steps to Learn Anything, Increase Your Knowledge, and Master New Skills Kindle Edition

by S.J. Scott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 574 ratings
See all formats and editions

Don't know how to get started with a new skill? Can't find time for a side project? Ever quit in frustration after beginning something new?


We all want to expand on our existing knowledge. But sometimes it's impossible to stay consistent with a new skill or habit. It's easy to fall into the trap where you focus only on learning and never get around to implementing the information.

The truth is: You can learn anything... without spending lots of money... without dedicating thousands of hours to the process... and often without leaving the comfort of your home.

Anyone can develop a talent with the right mix of practice, motivation, and coaching. And that's what you'll learn in Novice to Expert.

DOWNLOAD:: Novice to Expert -- 6 Steps to Learn Anything, Increase Your Knowledge, and Master New Skills.


Written by Wall Street Journal bestselling author S.J. Scott, Novice to Expert will show you how to:

  • Set a goal to learn a new skill

  • Fully immerse yourself in this world

  • Meet others who share a similar passion

  • Identify the "right things" to practice daily

  • Master a skill so you can teach others about it

Many people don't believe they can teach themselves. We live in an age of abundant information, yet there is a common myth that the only way to learn is through a formal educational environment or by hiring an expensive coach. That's why you'll discover:

  • 6 Proven Resources to Teach Yourself a Skill

  • The #1 Technique for Taking Actionable Notes

  • 13 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Picking a Skill

  • Two "Must-Have" Apps to Manage a Knowledge-Based Project

  • 8 Steps to Deliberately Practice a New Skill

  • 6 Habit-Learning Challenges (and How to Overcome Them)


Plus... You will get access to the free download, 147 Websites to Learn Something New.


Throughout Novice to Expert, you will discover how to work at a skill during your spare time so it doesn’t interfere with your busy life. The trick here is to self-educate and implement what you learn during those small pockets of time that happen throughout the day.

Would You Like To Know More?


Download now to learn anything and master that next skill. Scroll to the top of the page and select the Buy Now button.
Previous page
  1. Print length
    137 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    January 5, 2017
  5. File size
    844 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page

Editorial Reviews

Review

A great guide to modern learning -- Brandy

The book is deep, clear, concise, and results driven, there is no fluff. --Steve

Practical and useful. An easy to digest read. Great for anyone with limited time but the desire to step into a new skill set. -- Celesta

The expert hacks of 'just in time learning', and 'deliberate practice' have saved a skill I have been wanting to learn -- Victoria

My brain works as well from the right as the left. This book appeals to the short attention span of my creative personality as well as the forthright, "trim the fat, please" of my logical personality! --Garrett

Scott has filled this book with everything you need to know to start optimizing your skill set, and has even included a number of really great advanced tips for people like me who read obsessively in the genre. --Mike

Steve knows how to break a subject down to the simplest, most doable steps so you practically can't fail.-- Mark

Steve presents a clear and structured approach to starting the journey of mastering new skills. --Chase

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MQTYE7E
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oldtown Publishing LLC (January 5, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 5, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 844 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 137 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 574 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
S.J. Scott

S.J. Scott

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

"Build a Better Life - One Habit at a Time"

Getting more from life doesn't mean following the latest diet craze or motivation program. True success happens when you take action on a daily basis. In other words, it's your habits that help you achieve goals and live the life you've always wanted.

In his books, S.J. provides daily action plans for every area of your life: health, fitness, work and personal relationships. Unlike other personal development guides, his content focuses on taking action. So instead of reading over-hyped strategies that rarely work in the real-world, you'll get information that can be immediately implemented.

When not writing, S.J. likes to read, exercise and explore the different parts of the world

Learn more by scrolling down the page and check out his books on developing positive daily habits...

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
574 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

I. C. Robledo
5.0 out of 5 stars A solid resource to begin your learning journey!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017
Verified Purchase
I've been following Steve "S. J" Scott's work for many years. When he wrote this one in a similar niche to the types of books I author (mind-brain improvement), I had to check it out.

I believe "Novice to Expert" is a fantastic resource for someone new to learning, or for someone who has struggled to learn anything new. Also, if you simply want a break down of what it means to learn something new, and you want a clear path to get there, this is the book for it. This should be a great resource for a high school student or someone entering college.

A strength in most of Steve Scott's books is that he cuts the fluff and gets straight to the point. He gives you actionable information that you can use right away to learn something in your life. The mistake some books in this genre make is to over-promise results, when the reality is that learning something will take time and effort. I like that he was clear with what you can expect to gain. Of course, he provides a path that will minimize the frustration and will help you to make progress faster in your learning.

There is also a list of learning resources which I think should be a good starting place to actually begin learning what you are interested in.

I. C. Robledo, Author in "Mind & Brain Improvement"
To learn more, search my name in your Amazon search bar.
42 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Hakeem Ali
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written and concise
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
Verified Purchase
This was a good book to read because it provides a lot of useful strategies. The author laid the concepts out in a logical manner which made the things he recommended both actionable and easy to follow.
Helpful
 Report
Saabaxa
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
Verified Purchase
Again, another great book by Steve. I like this type of books because you can save time and learn a lot, it took me just three days to read this book and Thales great notes
Helpful
 Report
D. Hawthorne
3.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas in this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018
Verified Purchase
There are great ideas in this book. I was initially enthused to give them a try. The overall method appeared to be sound, but I was unable to sustain it.

The important ideas that I took from this book were:
(1) Knowing your learning style
(2) Micro-projects
(3) Deliberative practice
(4) Just-in-time learning
(5) Focus 100% on the skill

Based on my experience with this method, I found it hard to sustain for learning a complex topic like the Oracle Certified Master skill-set. Such a topic requires a marathon rather than a series of sprints. But I do use some the techniques for learning simpler subjects.
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Rob Leo
5.0 out of 5 stars Boosted my self-improvement exercises daily
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
Verified Purchase
Steve Scott's Novice to Expert explores how to pursue the "student for life" mentality. It is a refreshing way to look at things in a new or renewed perspective about learning new skills without being afraid it is too late.

He teaches readers to adapt to a preferred or effective learning style that can work. I picked up a few pointers on note-taking, learning and using some tools and apps for learning which I use in my day-to-day improvement. I believe it has influenced me in making best use of my time- day-to-day- in acquiring new knowledge or skills.

I also like his recommendation to create projects around a new skill- which is like one's "on-the-job" training or internship.
Helpful
 Report
Tonya Cornileus
4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Tips to Learning
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2017
Verified Purchase
Whether you are trying to learn something new, develop a new skills or accomplish a goal, I believe the practical tips in Novice to Expert will be helpful. Some things are not new. You've heard them before. However, this book reminds us and also offers suggestions on how to overcome things that can get in the way of the learning process. I also like that the book is full of resources via links that the reader can put in their own toolkit. Overall a good read for the goal-oriented person and the person who is trying to learn something new in a self-directed way.
Helpful
 Report
Yondaime-dono
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide to Modern Learning
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017
Verified Purchase
This is an excellent, well-written, and succinct book that gives a tremendous amount of information. It's applicable, honest about its scope and limitations, and brings the right amount of consistency in approach to such a broad subject.

If you are looking to learn a new skill, or even just learning how you learn, this book is a great starting point in helping you define an approach and mentality that will lead you to progress daily. It's also short, with a good audiobook, and lots of reference material for gaining further information. I couldn't recommend it any more highly.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Russell Jackson
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book with some good ideas
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017
Verified Purchase
Not really super revolutionary, but a good action plan to go through when you are trying to learn something new. However if you’ve ever learned something you probably already know what works for you. So i think that one of the steps as the author mentions is to know the way you learn. I think if you get that one down, you’re most of the way there. The other steps are good ideas, but not necessarily the only way to learn something.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Suresh Vijendran
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear ways to learn anything
Reviewed in India on October 21, 2023
Verified Purchase
The six steps to learn anything book, is a very useful book to start any new habits. The author S J Scott has broken down all the details that normally stops qany person to pursue their passion.
The tips given in this book will be really helpful.
Report
Rafael Sales
5.0 out of 5 stars Rápido e Prático
Reviewed in Brazil on March 11, 2019
Verified Purchase
Com certeza seguindo os passos do livro é possível de fato tornar-se, no mínimo um conhecedor diferenciado no mercado. Vale a pena a leitura, pois é rápida e prática.
Report
PEDRO
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful
Reviewed in Spain on October 16, 2017
Verified Purchase
Lots of examples, actionable information, also great resources.
I found this book a must read about productivity, clarity and a source I'll come back for sure.
One person found this helpful
 Report
Lhotte Francois
5.0 out of 5 stars Réussir quotidiennement !
Reviewed in France on September 27, 2017
Verified Purchase
Concret et efficace. Des plans d'action à mettre quotidiennement en place. Se poser les bonnes questions pour avoir les bonnes réponses. Savoir s'entourer des bonnes personnes et éviter les "parasites". Une vision organisée et motivante que j'ai déjà commencé à mettre en pratique. Enthousiasmant !
Report
Ares293
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book on skill development and mastery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2017
Verified Purchase
For some reason I had in mind this book should cover how to study or something. Well, it's not about that! It's choc full of wise advice as well as a detailed step by step guide to how to take action and work towards your desired skill. No rocket science but sensible notions, written in a very pleasant style. Thumb's up!
8 people found this helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report