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“Flourishing depends on unconscious skills that serve as a pre-requisite for conscious accomplishments.” quote by David Brooks
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““Flourishing depends on unconscious skills that serve as a pre-requisite for conscious accomplishments.””

David Brooks

About This Quote

Source Book: The Road to Character, 2015

Success depends on unconscious skills that enable conscious achievements.

In simple terms: Unconscious skills enable success.

Key Takeaway

Develop hidden abilities for better outcomes.

Themes

personal growth skill development self-awareness

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • creative work
  • leadership
  • education

Key Concepts

implicit learning habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden skills do you possess?
  • How can you make them conscious?
A Different Perspective

Unconscious skills are hard to identify and train.

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