How does he do that?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A short question expressing confusion about a specific behavior or skill.
- In plain terms
- How does he manage to do that?
- What can you take from it?
- People often wonder about hidden skills.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What skills do you find mysterious?
- How do you learn complex tasks?
Another view
Sometimes the answer is not obvious.
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