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You Can Have Anything You Want In Life If You’re Willing To Do This One Thing
I’m obsessed with success. I have been for as long as I can remember. People who achieve mastery fascinate me beyond measure. Whether in music, sports, business or arts I am intrigued by those who make it.
What is it about them that make them special? Is it genetics? Is it their training? Is it their mind-set?
All of these play a part, and in some areas they are more important than others. For instance, you are unlikely to become a center in the NBA if you are descended from Pygmy. However, this is a special case where genetics are the single deciding factor. In most other areas they are a part of the equation but far from the only factor.
Let’s look at each of the above factors in turn.
Nature and Mastery
While Pygmys and NBA centers are a special case, there is no doubt that genetics play a role in your quest for mastery.
You are naturally predisposed towards certain things. Maybe you have a way with words, or you are funnier, faster or stronger than others. Maybe you are better at drawing or seeing unusual patterns.
Whatever your natural disposition, you must figure out what it is. Try as many different things as you have to, in order to find what…