Robert Greene
Genius is not simply a product of innate talent, but the result of a prolonged engagement with a field that aligns with your deepest childhood inclinations.
You must discover your Life's Task by reconnecting with your primal, childhood inclinations and finding a specific niche where they can flourish.
The goal of an apprenticeship is the transformation of your mind and character, requiring you to value learning over money and embrace the pain of repetitive practice.
To accelerate your learning, you must find a mentor who can streamline your development, absorbing their knowledge deeply before eventually breaking away to establish your own independence.