you have ability but not skill. skill is the application of ability to a problem over time (with good feedback!) you are 12 again at anything you haven't real

you have ability but not skill. skill is the application of ability to a problem over time (with good feedback!) you are 12 again at anything you haven't really dug into. for many people who have specialized, the frustration of being a total NOOB can give off the impression "wtf!? this SHOULD BE EASY. i am smart at other hard things, so why is this hard for me? maybe i just cant do this." Well, sorry. Most people exhibit very low transfer of skill from one domain to another. That's totally fine!! It just means to have to take new things on like a total beginner. As for getting ish done, try very, very small things so you can build momentum and self-confidence.