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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

  • learning new skills
  • witnessing expertise
  • social interactions

Putting it to work

  • ask for clarification
  • study the method

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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