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(1) Your Belief

(1) Your Belief

You subconsciously believe you are incapable of completing the task. You believe that you lack the necessary skills and that others possess them while you do not. Simply put, other people are smarter than you are. Because other people started years ago and you just started and failed, you conclude that you lack the necessary skills and give up.

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(1.1)Commit

(1.1)Commit

However, you are on the right track if you adopt a growth mindset, learn from your errors, and take the necessary steps to avoid repeating them. Just be consistent and make an effort. 

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(2) Comfort Zone

(2) Comfort Zone

You believe that people like you wouldn't act in such a manner. You obtained this pseudonym, i.e. You've just been asked to speak at a Ted Talk, but you're an introvert, so you decide not to go. Simply because you are not comfortable. You never experienced speaking in front of a group of people that large. It is much preferable to simply sit and carry out any activity that excludes a large group of people.

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(2.1)  Advice

(2.1) Advice

In order to thrive, you must find others who share your values. Other introverts who aren't afraid to speak in front of a large group and learn from them, how they became who they are today.

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DR. AMANDA CROWELL

You merely don't want to do it but still feel obligated to. In essence, you value it incorrectly.

DR. AMANDA CROWELL

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(3) Two Types Of Reasons

(3) Two Types Of Reasons

Intrinsic Reason: This is the motivation that originates from within you, such as interest or curiosity, or perhaps you simply have a strong belief that if you do this, you'll end up being this kind of person.

Extrinsic Reasons: Essentially, you do it because you are concerned about what other people will think of you if you learn to draw and your friends compliment you or your parents are proud of you.

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(3.1) Decisions

(3.1) Decisions

There will always be urges at any moment to give up if the work you want to do is difficult. Extrinsic motivation is your enemy if the work you want to do is motivated by intrinsic factors. You decide how significant that work is.

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(4) Productive Failure

(4) Productive Failure

  • Don't be afraid to fail, but instead, use it as motivation to succeed the next time, and if you fail again, try a little harder this time.
  • If we clear our minds and take the necessary action, we can become anything we desire.

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DANIEL P.

Your failures can either act as stepping stones that lead you towards success, or they can become barriers that block your path to success.

DANIEL P.

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The universe will always find a way.

CURATOR'S NOTE

These ideas serve as a reminder of the purpose behind my actions. Sometimes, I desire to engage in activities like exercising, but my consistency wavers. The concepts outlined here provide the motivation and rationale for my actions, helping me understand why I should remain committed to them.

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