July 20

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Consuming and Creating

We're good at consuming information. Reading articles. Taking courses. Digesting books.

And we probably have notes scattered in more places than we can count.

But, the deepest learning happens when you take that knowledge and create something.

When you implement what you learn to build something, change your state of being, or make some kind of change in the world.

So the next time you read something interesting, ask the question.

What can I create with this knowledge today?

The best thing you can do with knowledge is implement it. And the sooner you start, the sooner you can tweak, review, experiment, refine, and improve.

And that's where the magic of progress happens.

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About Jonathan Roberts

I am the founder and director of the South Shore Piano School, and I have been teaching the piano for nearly 20 years. My work centers around bringing music to the lives of kids, parents, and adults in an enriching, meaningful way. At the South Shore Piano School, my incredible colleagues and I accomplish this through skill-based teaching, community, and an innovative, people-first business model. You can read more about me here.


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