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Eventually you will realize that you know absolutely nothing, and it's liberating. Even if you're considered a relative expert on a particular topic or subject
by notadoc 9y ago
Eventually you will realize that you know absolutely nothing, and it's liberating.
Even if you're considered a relative expert on a particular topic or subject, there is usually no end to learning more about it. That's the humbling beauty of learning. Just stay curious and stay interested. Losing your ego in regards to your knowledge (rather, your lack of knowledge) feels pretty good and reduces that pressure you may feel now.
- good_vibes 9y agoVery true. Reminds me of Socrates. After reading this thread, I feel a lot better knowing that this is something any self-aware person struggles with. I'm getting more into Zen Buddhism at the moment and 'beginner's mind' is the closest state of mind to enlightenment. Experts often struggle the most because of the weight of their ego.