Achieving mastery involves developing what Greene calls the 'Dimensional Mind,' a state where discipline and childlike wonder merge to foster high-level intuition and creativity. This concept reframes genius as the result of deliberate practice and openness rather than innate talent. 'Masters manage to blend discipline and a childlike spirit together into what we shall call the Dimensional Mind.' The example of Marcel Proust, who transformed his observations and experiences into profound literary works, demonstrates the power of this integrated approach. | Robert Greene | Mastery

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The Dimensional Mind

Achieving mastery involves developing what Greene calls the 'Dimensional Mind,' a state where discipline and childlike wonder merge to foster high-level intuition and creativity. This concept reframes genius as the result of deliberate practice and openness rather than innate talent. 'Masters manage to blend discipline and a childlike spirit together into what we shall call the Dimensional Mind.' The example of Marcel Proust, who transformed his observations and experiences into profound literary works, demonstrates the power of this integrated approach.

-- Robert Greene