Have you ever wondered why some people stand out in their professions while others don’t? What makes someone “good” at what they do? If others can achieve excellence, why can’t I? If these questions have ever crossed your mind, this article is for you.
When I was finishing middle school and about to start high school, I knew things were going to change. There would be more subjects, and the challenges would be tougher, especially since I was attending a technical institute. My first semester wasn’t easy. I started to reflect on what I might be doing wrong and realized I was spending too much time redoing exercises and memorizing content instead of truly understanding the core concepts of each subject. I had to take a step back and rebuild my knowledge from the ground up. That experience taught me a valuable lesson: practicing constantly doesn’t mean you’re practicing effectively. Repeating exercises and memorizing information without understanding the fundamentals will not lead to real progress.
In design, knowledge isn’t built simply by the number of projects completed. The quantity of work done does not equal the quality of knowledge gained. Years of experience do not necessarily mean a high…