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On Mastery & Mediocrity

Weekly Wisdom • 79 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
📖 Philosophy Achievement Mastery Self-Improvement
  1. Striving for mastery is natural and rewarding, driven by intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.
  2. Most people are mediocre at most things, so it's important to find what you excel at or create your own path.
  3. The balance between striving for excellence and accepting mediocrity is a complex interplay that requires thoughtful consideration.

How to empower your team through autonomy, mastery and purpose

Effective Software Leads • 78 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
💼 Business Leadership Employee Motivation Autonomy Mastery
  1. Empower your team by involving them in decision-making and letting them contribute to the team's goals and projects
  2. Provide your team with autonomy by giving them the freedom to choose how they approach tasks and make decisions
  3. Empower your team by giving them opportunities to work on stretch projects that challenge and help them grow, and by connecting their work to a larger purpose

An Ineffable Memory Of Effortless Mastery

Weekly Wisdom • 179 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🎶 Music Jazz Performance Mastery Books Art
  1. The author recounts experiencing a state of effortless mastery while playing jazz piano after a series of events including alcohol consumption and the unexpected presence of their father, creating a magical performance.
  2. Effortless mastery in music, as discussed in the book 'Effortless Mastery' by Kenny Werner, involves overcoming self-imposed limitations and negative thinking through affirmations and a love for the process.
  3. The author shares affirmations such as 'I am a master' and 'Music is easy' that counter self-criticism with positive beliefs, highlighting the importance of mindset in achieving mastery and enjoying the process.

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Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 02 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Web Development Career Advice Mastery
  1. Specializing and excelling in a particular field increases your chances of spotting opportunities for improvement and career advancement.
  2. Having a breadth of knowledge by learning new concepts even in just a few hours a week can open your mind, help in problem-solving, and provide new perspectives.
  3. Focusing on building strong foundations in areas like Math, Basic Economics, and Computer Science Theory offers the highest ROI and allows for quick adaptation to new ideas and frameworks.
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