“Let your mind become a lens, thanks to the converging rays of attention; let your soul be all intent on whatever it is that is established in your mind as a dominant, wholly absorbing idea.” – writes Antonin-Dalmace Sertillanges in his work, ” The Intellectual Life”.
So what is needed to thrive in the post-COVID19 economy ? We need 2 key skills that connects the science of learning, concentration and productivity.
1. Quickly master hard things.
2. Produce at an elite level, in terms of quality and speed.
The world is full of hard and scary things. We are at best when we tackle them bravely and confidently. In applying Antonin words, we must need to advance the relevant topics systematically with intense concentration and intense practice. Yes, it may be really hard to master hard things, but remember most good things are.