“There is no cool way to say you were lame at one point.”
— Jack Nicholson
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It's hard to talk about a time when you weren't very impressive or made mistakes without feeling a bit embarrassed. Imagine you were once really bad at speaking a new language. You can’t make that sound exciting or impressive because at the time, it was awkward and difficult. It's like trying to make tripping and falling look graceful – it's just not possible. But everyone goes through moments like that, where they aren’t at their best. Instead of trying to make it sound cool, it’s better to embrace those moments, learn from them, and move on. If you can accept that everyone has their low points, it's easier to grow and improve.
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Acceptance Confidence Humility Overcoming challenges Past mistakes Personal growth Self-awareness Self-improvement Self-reflection VulnerabilityFEATURED QUOTES
