On the "learning new things" point: I have often thought it is a bit of a super power to enjoy that feeling of being stupid and incompetent. It's a necessary st

On the "learning new things" point: I have often thought it is a bit of a super power to enjoy that feeling of being stupid and incompetent. It's a necessary stage in learning new things, and learning new things often is the only way to avoid stagnation. Many people really dislike that initial stage. Lots of successful people are just good at pushing through it in order to get the useful new expertise. But actually being able to enjoy that feeling of stupidity makes it far more likely that you'll learn new things more often. My ability to do this ebbs and flows, but when I do have it, it's a wonderful feeling.