Sidney PoitierA person doesn't have to change who he is to become better.
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A person doesn't have to change who he is to become better. In this day and age, we are constantly told to change who we are in order to become better. We are told to alter our behavior or dress or shave or diet or workout routine. But the truth is, the best way to become better is to be yourself.
If you want to learn something new, you must first master your own body and mind. The best way to achieve that mastery is by trial and error. When you do something wrong, you know it immediately and can correct it on the spot.
If you want to improve at something, you must first master your mistakes.
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