Mastery is a myth, a moving target, always just out of reach. They say it takes 10,000 hours to perfect anything, but what they don’t tell you is that in those hours, you’re not just honing a skill — you’re unearthing the truth of who you are, shedding layers of doubt, and confronting the parts of yourself you never knew existed. The path isn’t linear; it’s messy, unpredictable, and often painful, but it’s the only way to find the edge of your potential.