💬 “Each person possesses a mind with powers that are, whether great or small, always unique, powers that belong to them alone. This renders them capable of carrying out a feat, whether grandiose or banal, that only they could have carried out.” ― César Aira, The Literary Conference

I love Aira’s work, and his unique writing method, the constant flight forward, which belongs to him alone.

I’ve previously claimed that more than ever, embracing your humanity is the way forward.

That’s partly because there’s plenty we can’t beat machines at doing, so we might as well lean into not being machines. But also, as Aira observes, each human is a unique creation, with something unique to offer the world.

I’m the author of Shu Ha Ri: The Japanese Way of Learning, for Artists and Fighters, available now.