When I was eleven, I just got good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fischer highlights his rapid improvement and confidence at age eleven.
- In plain terms
- I became skilled very young.
- What can you take from it?
- Early success can signal future potential.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does early success mean for long-term growth?
- How important is age in mastering a skill?
Another view
It lacks context about how he achieved this skill.
More from Bobby Fischer
My sister bought me a set at a candy store and taught me the moves.
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