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Hidden Potential:
Passion for one task can lead us to neglect the less exciting ones on our plate.
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Hidden Potential:
Hundreds of experiments show that people improve faster when they alternate between different skills. Psychologists call it interleaving…
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Hidden Potential:
Relaxing is not a waste of time – it’s an investment in well-being.
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Hidden Potential:
Breaks are not a distraction – they’re a chance to reset attention and incubate ideas.
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Hidden Potential:
Without enjoyment, potential stays hidden.
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Hidden Potential:
One of the most frustrating parts of honing a skill is getting stuck. Instead of continuing to improve, you start to stagnate. It feels as if you’ve reached the upper bound of your mental or physical capacities.
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Hidden Potential:
When you’re stuck, it’s usually because you’re heading in the wrong direction, you’re taking the wrong path, or you’re running out of fuel.
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Hidden Potential:
Gaining momentum often involves backing up and navigating your way down a different road – even if it’s not the one you initially intended to travel.
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Hidden Potential:
Progress rarely happens in a straight line; it typically unfolds in loops.
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Hidden Potential:
A rut is not a sign that you’ve tanked. A plateau is not a cue that you’ve peaked. They’re signals that it may be time to turn around and find a new route.
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