Le desir de paraitre habile empeche souvent de le devenir.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wanting to appear skilled often prevents becoming skilled. The focus on image distracts from the work needed to gain actual ability.
- In plain terms
- Trying to look smart stops you from getting smart.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize real skill over appearance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you learn more when hidden?
- Why fear looking incompetent?
Another view
Sometimes appearance helps open doors to practice.
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