Set a foundation to excel well in the things you are interested in
from The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence by Josh Waitzkin
How to Apply This
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Love what you are doing.
You can only willingly sacrifice and endure if you love what you are doing. -
Be confident.
Believe that you can do whatever you set your mind on with the right guidance. -
Get a professional in your niche to see you through.
For example, if you are interested in working in marketing, you could find an online course held by a successful person in the industry. -
Learn in a real-world context.
Find time to practice what you love doing in a real-world context. Continue to find a way to balance what you learn in the real-world with what you learn from professionals. -
Be willful.
Express your opinions. Think about the ideas of others but resist the temptations to follow them blindly.
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