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“Mastery is not a function of genius or talent. It is a function of time and intense focus applied to a particular field of knowledge. But there is another element, an X factor that Masters inevitably possess, that seems mystical but that is accessible to us all. Whatever field of activity we are involved in, there is generally an accepted path to the top. It is a path that others followed, and because we are conformist creatures, most of us opt for this conventional route. But Masters have a strong inner guiding system and a high level of self-awareness. What has suited others in the past does not suit them, and they know that trying to fit into a conventional mold would only lead to a dampening of spirit, the reality they seek eluding them. And so inevitably, these Masters, as they progress on their career paths, make a choice at a key moment in their lives: they decide to forge their own route, one that others will see as unconventional, but that suits their own spirit and rhythms and leads them closer to discovering the hidden truths of their objects of study. This key choice takes self-confidence and self-awarenes–the X factor that is necessary for attaining mastery...”
Robert Greene“Mastery does not exist.”
Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Learning to Live through Jiu Jitsu“True mastery, it turns out, is not found in accumulating each and every tool under the sun. True mastery is learning that there are really only a handful of tools, and it is the proper application with correct timing and setting that makes them so useful.”
Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Continued Education Through Jiu Jitsu“I would more appropriately define mastery as the technical ability possible within the constraints of your particular existence. It must be noted that this is a subjective definition, and that this degree of mastery would be individual to each of us.”
Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Learning to Live through Jiu Jitsu“Mastery, to whatever degree your circumstance allows, is determined by a handful of choices repeated daily.”
Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Learning to Live through Jiu Jitsu“we must remember that the end of personal mastery is service to others.”
Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Continued Education Through Jiu Jitsu“Only inner-mastery can bring outer-mastery.”
Bryant McGill, Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life“In my own life, I have always viewed personal mastery as simply a medium through which I become capable of providing more service toward my fellow man.”
Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Continued Education Through Jiu Jitsu“One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself.”
Leonardo da Vinci“Mastery lies on an infinite continuum, and as a result we will never reach the end. We can, however, see to it that we are as far along that continuum as our circumstance allows.”
Chris Matakas, My Mastery: Continued Education Through Jiu Jitsu