The Paradox of Mastering Our Mental Domain

Most students go into a subject with a strong intention. They are outcome focused and want to get the best grade or highest score. As a result, they are difficult to teach and easily discouraged when the journey proves harder than expected. An actor doesn't become his character by thinking about it. He has to let go, dispense with technique and sink into the role. Entrepreneurs don't walk the streets deliberately looking for opportunities. They have to open themselves up to noticing the little things around them. The closer we get to mastery, the less we care about specific results.