How in the H-E double hockey sticks did you do it, Steve?

[Theobinomy]

Originally Posted by Savage

The habits and methods and techniques and strategies are maybe 20% of what matters here.

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Don't even fuss over the habits. They aren't the droids you're looking for!

Holy effin jeez. I came to this forum in a fog, and the alacrity of steve's writing presses me to action. You tap the deep mojo, steve.

[momo313]

Also, let's not forget Steve majored in two subjects he excelled at: computer science and mathematics. Steve was exploring and computing his own fractal patterns at age 15, consistently scoring straight As and was often working on advanced Math way ahead of his peers. His parents probably played a huge role in shaping his academic success, with one being a math school teacher and the other a rocket scientist (literally).

Steve already had the raw brain power and experience in the above subjects to dominate the course load (at a state university). From my perspective, 90% was his innate ability (his innate "Mathematical" intelligence) and 10% use of his "Power".

[WarrenG]

Originally Posted by momo313

Steve already had the raw brain power and experience in the above subjects to dominate the course load (at a state university). From my perspective, 90% was his innate ability (his innate "Mathematical" intelligence) and 10% use of his "Power".

Yeah valid points.

If there's something you have a natural gift for, and you've had thousands of hours practice, THEN you take a course in it, you've got a huge advantage.

It's impossible to say what percentage was "Power," but it's really hard to argue that the other stuff didn't play a huge role.

So, is the lesson here that you should identify your strengths and your habitual thought and behaviour patterns, and find a course or profession that fits these well, then get a load of practice in even before you start, and after you start, use your power?

[James81]

Originally Posted by WarrenG

Yeah valid points.

If there's something you have a natural gift for, and you've had thousands of hours practice, THEN you take a course in it, you've got a huge advantage.

It's impossible to say what percentage was "Power," but it's really hard to argue that the other stuff didn't play a huge role.

So, is the lesson here that you should identify your strengths and your habitual thought and behaviour patterns, and find a course or profession that fits these well, then get a load of practice in even before you start, and after you start, use your power?

I don't think it has to do with predisposition or power. I think it centers more on motivation and inspiration. If you are driven and motivated to accomplish these tasks, you'll find a way to do them.

Btw, as an update, I'm currently through 7 of the 10 courses I have to take this summer. 6 A's and 1 B so far. I'm going to finish the last three over the course of the next two weeks. Most insane summer of my life. Lol