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Trying
The dialogue argues that genuine motivation stems from absolute conviction that a problem is solvable, which fuels determination and zeal; without such certainty, effort stalls regardless of practice. It cites the “Eld Science” failure, noting that scientists accepted a thirty-year horizon for truth, whereas the Manhattan Project succeeded because a clear, urgent goal imposed rapid motivation. This contrast shows that knowing a correct answer exists and having immediate stakes dramatically accelerate progress.