1. Immersion Surround yourself with the patterns and rhythms of the language. 2. Expectation Possess and project a conviction of your own success. 3. Responsibility Take ownership over the process. 4. Approximation Find a situation in which your guesses and attempts are accepted and rewarded. 5. Demonstration Place yourself among those who can demonstrate patterns to emulate. 6. Employment Seek opportunities to practice, by yourself and with others. 7. Feedback Look for consistent and encouraging feedback for one's work.