Wanting to is the whole lesson; all the rest is practice
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Motivation is the core requirement; execution follows naturally. Willpower drives the entire process.
- In plain terms
- Wanting to do something is the hard part.
- What can you take from it?
- Intent precedes action in all learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is wanting enough to learn?
- Where does motivation come from?
Another view
Sometimes practice is harder than the will to start.
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