I.C. Robledo

Remember that we do not experience everything accurately, as it actually is. We only need to look up logical fallacies or cognitive biases (links to Wikipedia) to recognize just how many common misperceptions we have. The best we can do is realize this fact, and never allow ourselves to feel that we know it all.

Humans are generalists. We can train ourselves to do so many things that to try to make a list of the possibilities would be quite difficult. The more challenges you face, the more chances you will have to excel in different areas

There are many ways to challenge your brain. Don’t assume that one way is necessarily better than another.

Something interesting about writing down ideas and thoughts is that the more you record, the more new ideas and thoughts pop into your mind. One of them might even be the breakthrough idea of a genius.

To practice effectively we should identify the most essential parts of the task, begin practice, identify our weaknesses, practice some more, and continue to seek feedback from experts.

Do not forget that the quality of your practice is much more important than the quantity.

True learning that is valuable and useful for a lifetime builds up gradually, not all at once. You need to have time to connect what you learn to other things.

Also pay attention to which strengths and weaknesses are most critical for what you want to accomplish. Focusing on the critical skill sets will help you reach your goals more easily

Some common areas of strength and weakness are self-confidence, social skills, management skills, and a variety of technical skills. Depending on what you want to do, you might not need to fix your weaknesses.

Geniuses make the choice to persist through obstacles, taking themselves further and further into the unknown. They take themselves gleefully into places where they are not even sure how they will ever get out safely.