[jason-phillips]

Recently I went through a phase where I volunteered extensively with the expressed goal of teaching others something to which I'm privy from which they should benefit. I learned more my students, specifically that the exercise was largely wasted time. The uptake by the recipients just wasn't there.

I don't write for the benefit of others, but I do write for the benefit of me, to keep that skill sharp.

I'll tell you my secret sauce, which is being gifted with some intelligence and applying oneself relentlessly. It's a straightforward recipe for success and it's only remarkable in an ocean of mediocrity.