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James Clear

"Passive learning is not a form of practice because although you gain new knowledge, you are not discovering how to apply that knowledge. Active practice, meanwhile, is one of the greatest forms of learning because the mistakes you make while practicing reveal important insights."

JAMES CLEAR

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Never give up. Always find a reason to keep trying.

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