Comments by "Sandy Clarke" (@sandyclarke6685) on "Rick Beato"
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OK kiddos, let's learn the THREE key lessons to real mastery here from young Thomas. Save yourselves some time and gather round:
1. P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E.
Tommy plays guitar every day. Stephen King writes every day. Steph Curry shoots hoops every day. Mastery cannot come - and nor will it stick around - unless you put the work in and keep on putting it in. Too many kiddos these days want the results without the work. It doesn't happen without the work.
2. Stay Humble
Thomas is a genius that makes guitars weep with joy that they were crafted and fated to be touched by his nimble digits. And yet, he says there are lots of guitarists out there better than him. Which is true - there will be people better than him. And he recognises and accepts this. It's not self-deprecation - it's just acknowledging the reality. But...
3. There is no competition
Not even with yourself. It's true. All that "be better than you were yesterday" nonsense is the stuff of LinkedIn Losers trying to sound like Seneca. Thomas has ONE THING going for him that many don't: he does what he does because he enjoys it. If he's better or worse or the same as the next guy, he doesn't care. He just keeps doing his thing from the perspective that's right for him, and he gets better by virtue of doing just that. Stop comparing yourself to others. There will always be people with more, less; better, worse than you. Nobody cares. You have one life. Do the work, stay humble, and do it because it's what you want to do.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to cry because I can FEEL the envy coming from my own guitar. Stay safe, kiddos!
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