“Dan,” he said, “you’ve achieved a high level of skill. You’re an expert gymnast.” “Why thank you, Socrates.” “It wasn’t a compliment.” He turned to face me more directly. “An expert dedicates his life to his training with the purpose of winning competitions. Someday, you may become a master gymnast. The master dedicates his training to life.” “I understand that, Soc. You’ve told me a number... ” “I know you understand it. What I am telling you is that you haven’t yet realized it; you don’t yet live it. You persist in gloating over a few new physical skills, then mope around if the training
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