Sublime

experiments show that you can multiply your memory by a factor of three when you review at regular intervals, rather than trying to learn everything at once. The rule is simple, and all musicians know it: fifteen minutes of work every day of the week is better than two hours on a single day per week.

When Sloboda and a colleague conducted a study with students at a British boarding school that recruited from around the country—admission rested entirely on an audition—they were surprised to find that the students classified as exceptional by the school came from less musically active families compared to less accomplished students, did not start

Moritz realizes that the most important prospects do not always arrive with big successes under their belts, but rather are determined to work harder than anyone else to reach the top.

Sam Altman: It’s easiest if you get to meet people in person, several times. If you meet someone three times in three months, and notice detectable improvement each time, pay attention to that. The rate of improvement is often more important than the current absolute ability (in particular, younger founders can sometimes improve extremely quickly).