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Difference of the Day #215

Admiring the successful can be intoxicating—much like watching a magician's final act without considering the hours of practice behind it. Don’t mistake the polished performance for the messy rehearsal; emulating success means appreciating the failures that came before.

Think of Einstein—not the wise figure on a podium, but the patent clerk, struggling through countless hypotheses. Today’s CEO was yesterday’s garage entrepreneur, slogging through failed prototypes. If you copy only what you see today, you’re just copying the polish without the substance.

Look beyond the facade to those unrefined, unsung hours. Newcomers to cooking shouldn't try to replicate a Michelin chef's latest dish, but rather learn from their burnt, forgotten beginnings. To truly learn from someone great, don’t just imitate their victories—understand their struggles.

Real growth is forged in the crucible of struggle, not handed over ready-made.

Today, Make A Difference.
Andrei

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