Be slow, speed is a big spoiler

The most important aspect: no matter what you want to do, start by thinking before reading from someone else or asking someone else (no matter who). One month of continuous pondering can get you farther than a year of school and a year of reading. Trust me on this one, you are far smarter than you think (if you dare to use your mind). Be slow, speed is a big spoiler. The whole traditional education system is built on speed and superficiality. Don’t listen too much to your “external teachers”. Give instead, your “inner teacher” the respect he deserves. Again, trust me on this one, you won’t be disappointed.

- George Lu