864. You know the sound, but have you learned the language?

In this episode, I'll dive into the difference between knowing the "sound" of something and truly learning its "language." 

Whether it’s parenting, writing, fitness, or leadership, the sounds help you get started, but learning the language is what keeps you growing. 

Tune in to discover how to go beyond imitation, develop your rhythm, and create a lasting impact in any area of your life.

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All right. 3, 2, 1. Let's get it. Welcome back to the show, everyone. And today's topic is something that we all encounter, especially when. We're starting something new. Or we're trying to grow. It's about knowing the sound of something. Versus truly. Learning its language. So, let me start with a question. You know the sound. But have you learned the language? So think about it like this, my daughter's boyfriend, he can teach me Spanish words. I may. I want a good day. Be able to repeat them back and maybe even string a simple sentence together. But if I found myself. In a Spanish speaking country. With a handful of those words. I wouldn't be able to navigate. Because while I know the sound. I haven't learned the language. And the same thing happens in life. The same thing happens in life. You know, the sounds. These are surface level actions are mimicry. That's only going to take you so far. While it helps you get started and that's important. But if you truly want to grow. You got to go deeper. You got to learn the language. Of whatever it is that you're doing. So, let me break this down further for you. In almost any area of your life. Whether it be parenting. Writing. Creating podcasting lifting, leading. There's a surface level. And a deeper level. And the sounds get us started. I could look at my parents and mimic their style of parenting. But it wouldn't make me a true parent. Until I develop my own way of guiding it, connecting with my child. And the same goes for other areas of your life, whether it be lifting, whether it be writing, creating whatever it is, there's a sound. But there's also a language and that language. The only way you learn it. Is you got to absorb yourself in it. You got to learn through the reps it's learned through curiosity. Through persistence. And figuring it out on your own. I've met a lot of managers. Who sounded like leaders. But they never developed a skills to actually lead. They knew what to say. But they hadn't put in the time to truly understand how to lead. It's the difference between knowing the sound. And mastering the language. In any craft, whether it be personal or professional, you got to ask yourself, man. Do I know the sounds. And if so, Have I gone deeper. To really learn the language because you truly don't know it. Until you put in the work and make it your own. This isn't about copying. It's about creating something authentic to you. Remember the sounds get you started. But developing the language. It's what's going to keep you knowing. And growing. I remember early on when I began writing, I was at the lowest point in my life. And so I would wake up every morning. And. Copy word for word passages from books.'cause, I didn't know what else to do. I had to borrow someone else's voice. Until I could find my own. So I was at a low point, but over time, Writing day after day. I moved from. Full passages. To taking the quotes. And then. Writing what that quote meant to me. Until today. Now I just read for ideas. And I've developed my own rhythm, my own style. And now that's what I share with the world. I do. This goes for all kinds of different areas of your life. It goes for fitness, for relationships, even for selling. Sure you can start by imitating someone's routines, rituals, and techniques, and that's fine. It's a great way to begin. But if you truly want to create an impact. You can't stay just on the sounds. Don't stay. In the copying stage. In the planning stage in the accumulating stage, you're just gathering a whole bunch of sounds without even moving forward to truly grow. You got to take all the vowels, all the consonants of what you're learning. And develop your own language. So here's my challenge to you. What area of your life do you want to grow in? Think about this. Get started with the sounds. But then start working on developing your own language and this takes time. But once you do. You're going to realize it's not just about knowing the steps. It's about creating your own rhythm. Your own consistency, your own approach. And that's when you start growing. Moving. And making real progress. And what's beautiful about this is you can transfer this approach. Across every area of your life. For example, if you want to get fit. Start by following someone else's workout. Then you start learning your own body, figuring out what's gonna work for you. Create your own routine, your own rhythm. And once you've done that, And you see the results. Then you can take that same discipline. And apply it to other areas. You see the sounds get you started. But it's the language. That keeps you moving. That keeps you growing. So ask yourself today. What areas do I want to improve? Start with the sounds. But make a commitment to dig deeper. Learned the language. All right. Let's get out of here. Keep it simple. Keep it moving. Never settle. Stay tough. Thanks for tuning in this episode, resonated with you, please share it with someone else who needs to hear it. And if I can help you with anything, go to marshbuice.com that's M a R S H B U I C E. And the bottom right. Is a mic from you to me. Leave me a message. I'm no hair, but I'm all ears. Love to help. Peace.