At the end of this term, apprentices would have to pass a master test, or produce a master work, to prove their level of skill.

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The baby boomers, long known as master acquirers, are now learning a new skill: getting rid of excess stuff.

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There, he learnt to master the unpredictable Scottish golf courses - a skill that would be of untold benefit in the future.

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First, it is essential that you begin with one skill that you can master, and that serves as a foundation for acquiring others.

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