From what I have understood so far, a person who seeks to master SharePoint Server 2010 will need to be fully experienced in these skills:

Full ability to install Operating Systems, programs, and troubleshooting any potential computer problem with ease.
Properly setting up and installing a virtual machine to run the desired Operating System needed to deploy SharePoint 2010. Currently Windows Server 2008 is the only Operating System that can run SharePoint Server 2010, but Windows Server 2012 is scheduled to be released in September.
Full understanding of the C# language. C# is preferable to Visual Basic because C# has full support of Object Oriented class structures. To make custom applications for SharePoint, a person is going to have to have at least Visual Studio 2010 Professional.
Web Development skills to be able to modify the web site as needed.
Full understanding of what all the features can do in SharePoint 2010.

My goal is to learn everything needed to become a master SharePoint Developer. I intend to use this web site to demonstrate application of a wide variety of skills needed to be successful.