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>Now the skillful workman is very careful indeed as to what he takes into his brain-attic. He will have nothing but the tools which may help him in doing his work, but of these he has a large assortment, and all in the most perfect order.

Interesting. My world framework tells me that I can never know in advance what I'll need to do my work. Maybe it was that judo class 7 years ago when I learned about the meaning of "Hajime". Maybe it was that video I stumbled upon which explained why Trump and J Cole became successful by "Dumbing Down". It is especially true for creative people, as inspiration can and will come from anywhere. So now I live my life like a non-stop Slumdog Millionaire story, when I never know what will be useful when. Or maybe I try to use everything I know and that shapes my life in a certain direction ?




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I feel it's better to fill your brain but periodically run a sorter through it to organize the stuff. It's often hard to know what's useful and what's not at the first go. Also, it's better to be curious and know things rather than trying to stop yourself from doing that for some theoretical advantage.




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