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I think it is important to not get wrapped up in debating the force, you just need to go do something, otherwise nothing gets done and it screws with your head. Also, I think another part is taking time to recognize the achievement. I never take time to enjoy the successes and explain/discuss how it was achieved.

Have you started the dip, i thought i knew the answer prior to reading also, but, i didn't. The book was not what I expected. I'll even go so far to say that if I had read it prior to leaving ng, I would likely still be there.

i picked up a copy of The Dip - I figure it will be good reading during my time off... even though I already know the answer.

I've discovered that the forces of mediocrity come from a lot of different places - some of which you wouldn't readily expect, like your friends and family... I think he's dead-on though. Without some doubters whatever you do just wouldn't seem like an achievement...it would just be something you're expected to do - no upside, only a possible downside, everything to lose - nothing to gain, etc :)