A crucial part of learning how to learn is becoming acutely aware of the obstacles that block our path to excellence.Here we look at the Beginner's Hump – the early period in the learning journey when we feel clumsy and incompetent. Our new pursuit seems impossible, and we wonder how we'll ever get there.Know that this is temporary. You will get through it, and we'll look at some tried-and-tested strategies for navigating this challenging period.

• The 5 Secrets of Achievement and High Performance
• Accompanying article on the Beginner's Hump

________________________________________________This episode comes from Module 3 of my popular course Master How to Learn.