>"In many cases, you'll find the only thing preventing you from learning is your ego. > >No one enjoys feeling foolish, but attempting something new requires that you climb down from your perch and struggle as a beginner. You must ask questions that reveal your ignorance or attempt skills that make you look uncoordinated. > >Learning demands the willingness to live in a brief state of discomfort. You must believe that looking like a fool for an hour will not ruin your reputation for life." [[Clear, James]] in his [[2024-10-24]] newsletter