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Mastery is a process of narrowing your focus to a tiny element of success, repeating it until you have internalized the skill, and then using this new habit as the foundation to advance to the next frontier of your development.

Anyone can work hard when they feel motivated. It’s the ability to keep going when work isn’t exciting that makes the difference.

Never miss twice.

Lazlo was a firm believer in hard work. In fact, it was all he believed in: he completely rejected the idea of innate talent. He claimed that with deliberate practice and the development of good habits, a child became a genius in any field. His mantra was “A genius is not born, but is educated and trained.”

1. Decide the type of person you want to be.
2. Prove it to yourself with small wins.