If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mastery requires immense hidden effort that people do not see.
- In plain terms
- If others saw the hard work behind success, they would not find it so amazing.
- What can you take from it?
- Success is often the result of unseen labor, not just talent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much time do you invest in your craft?
- Do you value effort over outcome?
Another view
Some achievements do rely partly on natural advantage.
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