Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

perseverence is necessary to establish perfection. it's just reps. about 7-8x a year I memorize and perform monologues, usually several minutes in length with complete precision and without notes, which I have less than a couple of weeks to learn. I've tried memory palaces and mnemonics, but there is no substitute for just repeating it. even with spaced repetition most people emphasize the spaced and neglect the repetition part.

just work harder, and when you're successful, give bad advice that knocks the ladder away behind you so people think you're a genius.



Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: