Early success is a terrible teacher. You're essentially being rewarded for a lack of preparation, so when you find yourself in a situation where you must prepare, you can't do it. You don't know how.
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This quote by Chris Hadfield eloquently captures a paradox that many people encounter on their path toward achievement. At first glance, success seems like the ultimate indicator of readiness and competence. However, Hadfield makes the compelling argument that early and unearned success might actually stunt our growth. When we succeed without having put in rigorous preparation, or by relying on luck, we inadvertently reinforce a false sense of competence. This can...
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