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The Skills Scaffold

The Skills Scaffold

Written by: James Wheat
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Building skills. One step at a time.

The Skills Scaffold is a podcast about learning differently—and building the skills that actually move your life forward.

Hosted by [Your Name], a lifelong learner who knows the struggle of staying consistent, this show is your guide to skill development that sticks. No hype. No hacks. Just clear, actionable systems designed for real people—especially those who feel overwhelmed, distracted, or like they’re always starting over.

Each episode explores one step of The Skills Scaffold, a framework built for building sustainable growth. You’ll learn how to anchor your efforts in purpose, break down big goals, build habits that work with your brain, reflect and recalibrate as you grow, and reinforce the skills that matter most.

Whether you’re building skills for your career, your relationships, or your own self-trust—this podcast will help you stop chasing perfection and start building real momentum.

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  • Step 1: Clarify the Why – The First Step to Building Any Skill

    Step 1: Clarify the Why – The First Step to Building Any Skill
    May 4 2025

    Why do we struggle to stay consistent when trying to build new skills?
    It usually comes down to this: we’re chasing a goal without knowing why it really matters to us.

    In this episode, I walk you through Step 1 of the Skills Scaffold—Clarify the Why—and show you how to shift from goal-chasing to skill-building with purpose.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why motivation fades (and what your brain does instead)
    • The difference between intrinsic and extrinsic reward
    • How to use the Five Whys to find what’s really driving you

    Plus, I’ll share a personal story about the shift that helped me stop falling off track—and finally build the skills I care about most.

    Whether you're starting a new skill or picking one back up, this step is the foundation that makes everything else stick.
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    15 mins
  • Ep. 1: What is The Skills Scaffold

    Ep. 1: What is The Skills Scaffold
    Apr 26 2025

    Welcome to The Skills Scaffold—a podcast about building real skills for real life.

    In this first episode, I’ll share the story behind The Skills Scaffold—how years of starting over (and feeling stuck) led me to create a framework for building sustainable skills with clarity, consistency, and real momentum.

    We’ll cover why motivation alone isn’t enough, why systems matter more, and why learning how to learn is the foundation for every skill you want to develop.

    Whether you’re working on personal growth, career goals, or just trying to stay consistent, The Skills Scaffold will give you a structured way to make progress that sticks.

    Let’s build skills that last—one step at a time.
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    11 mins
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