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There’s always a reason.

“I want to learn something just to learn something” isn’t the best reason, but it is A reason.

I mention in another post that even if the reason doesn’t interest you personally, the teacher still should make a strong case and you should walk away knowing why someone (even if not you) could do, if only they had the knowledge.



> “I want to learn something just to learn something” isn’t the best reason,

Why?


Films exist without motive, plot, climax, or story. Some people love these films. If that’s the kind of story that you seek, then the teacher doesn’t need to lift a finger. Good for you.

For the rest of us, we need to want a hole before we learn how to use a drill. And that’s okay too.




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