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On Really Trying (2009)

On Really Trying

gwern.net

September 9, 2026

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On Really Trying What are the true limits to motivation? The Programmers’ Credo: we do these things not because they are easy, but because we thought they were going to be easy Student: How can one realize his Self-nature? I know so little about the subject. Yasutani: First of all, you must be convinced you can do so. The conviction creates determination, and the determination zeal. But if you lac...

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