{"id":52005,"date":"2019-04-16T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/?p=52005"},"modified":"2020-10-22T03:42:09","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T10:42:09","slug":"tq-confucious-questions-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/tq-confucious-questions-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Confucius on Moving Beyond the Intermediate Level"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tuesday Quotes<\/a> are short explorations of music, life, and the daily endeavor of practicing classical guitar. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.\u201d
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Confucius<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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When we first begin guitar, we\u2019re like children – eager to learn, open to new ideas. But as we mature, we become resistant to change.<\/p>\n

Somewhere in the \u201cintermediate\u201d range of musical ability, many players hit a plateau. They convince themselves that they have all the answers. They resist suggestions for improvement. They assume that anything worth knowing or doing the would already know or do. They stop learning.<\/p>\n

This intermediate plateau is fueled and prolonged by ego. An identity is created, and any step backward<\/a> or return to basics<\/a> threatens that identity.<\/p>\n

If we find ourselves in this trap, we must strive to gain some objectivity. To move from intermediate to advanced we must separate our sense of self from our current ability-level. We must be willing to release everything and start over, like a snake shedding skin. We must burn the field to ensure the next yield.<\/p>\n

For anything we know for sure, we must be willing to ask, \u201cIs that true? How do I know it\u2019s true? What would it be like if it weren\u2019t?\u201d<\/p>\n

Many great leaders, such as Steve Jobs, have had \u201cstrong beliefs, loosely held.\u201d This is why they continue to evolve and grow. They have well-earned confidence in their abilities and methods<\/a>. But they also change course anytime a better option arises. And what\u2019s more, they actively seek those better options.<\/p>\n

We can create the lifelong attitude<\/a> of learning and exploration in our music. We can be brave and childlike, instead of stubborn and childish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tuesday Quotes are short explorations of music, life, and the daily endeavor of practicing classical guitar. Enjoy! \u201cOne who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.\u201d Confucius When we first begin guitar, we\u2019re like children – eager to learn, open to new ideas. But as we mature, we become resistant to change. Somewhere in the \u201cintermediate\u201d … <\/p>\n

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