The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkinby Parker on TwosLittle breaks from the competitive intensity of life are an integral part of success.Follow your heart even when it leads you far away or to seemingly bizarre pursuits.Step by step, incrementally, the novice can become the master.Give feedback that is process-oriented rather than result-oriented.The key to pursuing excellence is to embrace an organic, long-term learning process, and not to live in a shell of static, safe mediocrity.Growth comes at the expense of previous comfort or safety.Successful people shoot for the stars, put their hearts on the line in every battle, and ultimately discover that the lessons learned from the pursuit of excellence mean much more than the immediate trophies and glory. In the long run, painful losses may prove much more valuable than wins—those who are armed with a healthy attitude and are able to draw wisdom from every experience are the ones who make it down the road. They are also the ones who are happier along the way. The real challenge is to stay in range of this long-term perspective when you are under fire and hurting in the middle of the war.