It purges out the ego that puffs us up, the fear that makes us doubt ourselves, and any laziness that might make us want to coast. Studious self-assessment is the antidote. The pretense of knowledge is our most dangerous vice, because it prevents us from getting any better.
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Point-Kirk wanted to learn what he didn’t know, to firm up his understanding of the fundamentals so that he might continue exploring this new genre of music he now had a chance to pursue.Īn education can’t be “hacked” there are no shortcuts besides hacking it every single day. Think about this the next time you face that choice: Do I need this? Or is it really about ego? Are you ready to make the right decision? Or do the prizes still glitter off in the distance? To be or to do-life is a constant roll call. It crosses out what matters and replaces it with what doesn’t. If we are not careful, we can very easily find ourselves corrupted by the very occupation we wish to serve. (They are not.) They’re too busy working to do anything else. Or mind the feeling that others, out there in public and enjoying the limelight, are somehow getting the better end of the deal. They ignore the impulse to seek recognition before they act. They turn their inner turmoil into product-and eventually to stillness. The greatest work and art comes from wrestling with the void, facing it instead of scrambling to make it go away. It’s draining, it’s demoralizing, it’s frightening-not always, but it can feel that way when we’re deep in the middle of it. Talking and doing fight for the same resources.ĭoing great work is a struggle. Silence is the respite of the confident and the strong. The ability to deliberately keep yourself out of the conversation and subsist without its validation. “Mere gossip anticipates real talk, and to express what is still in thought weakens action by forestalling it.” In actuality, silence is strength-particularly early on in any journey. In fact, many valuable endeavors we undertake are painfully difficult, whether it’s coding a new startup or mastering a craft.
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It’s a temptation that exists for everyone-for talk and hype to replace action.