“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” — Anatole France

Even on the path to peace, the last door is war.

—Anonymous
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The world is most open to change, but most people underestimate how much they can change things in the long run if they act consistently where they are.

One big thing the world is “hiding”: how much of what we call “normal” is just habit and agreement, not truth. A lot of structures (status, money rules, careers, “this is just how it is”) are maintained because people assume they can’t be questioned, not because they’re objectively necessary.

Common myths about learning completely unknown topics:

1) “I need talent or a ‘knack’ for it”
Reality: For most fields, steady practice + good feedback beats initial talent. Beginners almost always feel stupid at first; that feeling is not evidence you can’t do it.

2) “I must find my perfect learning style (visual, auditory, etc.)”
Reality: Research doesn’t support the idea that matching instruction to a preferred “style” dramatically improves results. Using multiple modes (read, watch, do, explain) works better than obsessing over style.

3) “Cramming / binge-learning = real learning”
Reality: You can cram facts short term, but they fade fast. Spaced repetition, testing yourself, and revisiting over weeks is what builds real skill.

4) “I should master basics fully before touching anything advanced”
Reality: You need some basics, but you also learn basics faster by playing with slightly-too-hard problems and looping back. Waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuck.

5) “If I don’t get it quickly, I’m not meant for it”
Reality: Slow, effortful learning often leads to deeper understanding. Struggle is a feature, not a bug, especially with unfamiliar fields.

6) “I must plan everything before starting”
Reality: With a totally unknown topic, you learn what to plan only by doing. Rough map + quick first reps > perfect plan in your head.

If you tell me one unknown topic you’re eyeing (e.g., abstract math, music production, startups, philosophy), I can outline a concrete 30-day way to start it.

I'll run through everything that's available to me. I'll fix everything that has errors. I'll run everything that's profitable in real life. And then I'll see what happens.