According to a Greek legend recorded by Plutarch, the ship of Theseus was kept in Athens for many years as a memorial following its triumphant return from Crete. As time passed and the wooden components decayed, each was gradually replaced with a new one. Eventually, none of the original parts remained. This raised a famous philosophical question: Was it still the same ship, or had it become something entirely different? Ancient philosophers frequently debated this paradox.

Here is my humble interpretation:

As long as Theseus is no longer aboard and the ship does not sail, it holds no true meaning. What truly matters is the relationship Theseus formed through his experiences on that ship.

Now, if you replace the ship with a guitar and Theseus with yourself, you’ll begin to see where I’m going with this:

What truly matters is the relationship you build with your guitar.

In the end, all you need is a teacher who genuinely listens to you, and the patience to do those seemingly boring but essential exercises.

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“Excellence is not an act, but a habit.”

Aristotle

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