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What does it mean?
Persistence through frustration leads to eventual reward.
In plain terms
Keep playing even when you hate the guitar.
What can you take from it?
Stick with hard skills until the rewards come.

Where it applies

  • learning instruments
  • skill building
  • career challenges

Putting it to work

  • practice consistently
  • push through plateaus

Questions to consider

  • What skill do you want to master?
  • How will you handle frustration?

Another view

Rewards are not guaranteed for everyone.

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