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Originally Posted by Uke
The difference is like using Cliff notes to study for a test and failing because the teacher purposely patterned the test to stump those who used Cliff notes. If something is important enough, don't take shortcuts. That way you know that your confidence is based on being well versed and rounded, and not just on having a "kick-@ss" attitude.
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Well put. One of the best quotes I've gotten here is that the hard way is the only way - I believe it was Southpaw who said that one.
There's no such thing as Cliff's notes for the hard sciences or technology much less martial arts.
Either you know it or you don't, whether you are trying to prove something mathematically on paper or making it work real-world, real time or both.
If your system can function with real world laws of physics and does what its supposed to, that's a quick boost of confidence. Murphy's law is allways there to keep you from being over confident. Very humbling.
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