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I was not a gifted child, but I remember the odd pressure of being told you were smarter than other children. It's paralyzing. You're so afraid to finish someth
by nickpeterson 10y ago
I was not a gifted child, but I remember the odd pressure of being told you were smarter than other children. It's paralyzing. You're so afraid to finish something because if that thing isn't amazing it ends up hurting your perceived value.
- AstralStorm 10y agoSo someone didn't tell you that it is OK to fail sometimes, as long as a lesson is learned. That is hard to convey but priceless if done right.