Most impressive things are accumulated revision disguised as talent
signulll · x · 2026-08-26
The author argues that life is path-dependent, with every thought, relationship, skill, and piece of work built from prior versions. The fantasy that excellent things arrive fully formed prevents people from producing the ugly first version required to reach the good one. Essentially, almost everything impressive is accumulated revision disguised as talent.
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