Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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