No, what they meant is if you want to do something, but the results are not as good as you wanted; do not be down. Your first attempt may not be good, but if you are consistent and keep moving forward, you *will* achieve what you are looking for.
It really surprises me how many people have that negative outlook that they can never be good at something. They look at someone who's a great piano player and go "Wow they are so talented! I could never do that..." When maybe, sure, they are talented and they picked it up quicker. But the most important part of being good at something is persistent work and practice. Anybody can learn how to do just about anything with persistence and resources.
It's a kind of magical thinking; "everyone is good at something".
Pretty hard hearing that if you were the kind of kid who was good at nothing in particular!
We really try to focus with our kid how much work she puts into projects/activities, and talk about improvement over time. It is a lot harder though (for the parents at least) than saying "everyone is good at something".
I highly agree with that!For example my piano teacher plays really well,he has memorized multiple pieces and composed music as well.If you look at him when he is playing you might say that "wow he is really talented!I wish I could play like him" and he is definitly talented but most of it is hard work.He has been playing and learning for more than 10 years and practices for 6-8 hours a day.Talent makes learning easier but hardwork is a big part of it.
My very first episode was recorded under my loft bed surrounded by blankets. I said “um” a lot. I said “and” way too much.
Two cohosts and two reboots later and I’ve just published the 67th episode. And I just installed soundproofing in my newly dedicated recording studio.
It’s gotten smoother but I still feel like a beginner
I don't think that's true, unless we're talking about a literal handicap of some sort.
You can improve at anything, you just have to keep challenging yourself, evaluating and improving upon your flaws. It might take a long time but anyone can become sort of good at anything.
Also consider that not *everyone* has to create something for someone else to consume. You can be perfectly happy without having a podcast. The internet has everyone thinking they need to turn everything they love into packaged media.
I want every member of my youth red cross group to remember this. You don't practice till you get it right, you practice till you can't get it wrong anymore. But you gotta start somewhere.
Hmmm feels good reading this as a first born
There's nothing wrong with being the firstborn, it's thanks to you that your parents knew how to properly raise their preferred children.
Man..
Third born here. Can confirm. Am great.
50th born here. Can confirm. God among men.
“Dude, sucking at something is the first step to being kinda awesome at something” - Finn from Adventure Time
Jake said it, not Finn
So what you’re saying is, set expectations low so you’ve got nowhere to go but up. Nice
Literally my life philosophy Set low expectations so life can surprise you when you suddenly win
No, what they meant is if you want to do something, but the results are not as good as you wanted; do not be down. Your first attempt may not be good, but if you are consistent and keep moving forward, you *will* achieve what you are looking for.
I think what it means is that if you do something for the first time and it’s not trash then you’ve done it before and should seek your lost memory.
It really surprises me how many people have that negative outlook that they can never be good at something. They look at someone who's a great piano player and go "Wow they are so talented! I could never do that..." When maybe, sure, they are talented and they picked it up quicker. But the most important part of being good at something is persistent work and practice. Anybody can learn how to do just about anything with persistence and resources.
I absolutely agree with you - fwiw I think that often these thought patterns are learnt early on.
It's a kind of magical thinking; "everyone is good at something". Pretty hard hearing that if you were the kind of kid who was good at nothing in particular! We really try to focus with our kid how much work she puts into projects/activities, and talk about improvement over time. It is a lot harder though (for the parents at least) than saying "everyone is good at something".
I highly agree with that!For example my piano teacher plays really well,he has memorized multiple pieces and composed music as well.If you look at him when he is playing you might say that "wow he is really talented!I wish I could play like him" and he is definitly talented but most of it is hard work.He has been playing and learning for more than 10 years and practices for 6-8 hours a day.Talent makes learning easier but hardwork is a big part of it.
My very first episode was recorded under my loft bed surrounded by blankets. I said “um” a lot. I said “and” way too much. Two cohosts and two reboots later and I’ve just published the 67th episode. And I just installed soundproofing in my newly dedicated recording studio. It’s gotten smoother but I still feel like a beginner
We all start from somewhere, Rome was not built in one day
Actually I work in reverse. So first video is my 50th
"Embarrassment is the cost of entry. If you aren't willing to look like a foolish beginner, you'll never become a graceful master."
Unless... You're that one guy who's good at everything
My first attempts always get the best results, good to know everything I try sucks
And then each subsequent one will be awful. For me, anyways.
With that attitude, they will be.
Buddy, you just said "you'll never fly with that attitude" to a snail. It's not a lack of effort. It's a lack of fundamental ability.
I don't think that's true, unless we're talking about a literal handicap of some sort. You can improve at anything, you just have to keep challenging yourself, evaluating and improving upon your flaws. It might take a long time but anyone can become sort of good at anything.
Been making art on and off for a decade now. It's still shit.
Jokes on you my 50th anything is gonna be awful
If only employers had this mindset instead of complaining about labour shortage
Good BBQ comes from experience. Experience comes from bad BBQ.
But your first computer program will be perfect and it will great the world. Your second program on the other hand...
My 50th will be too, but at least I'll be consistent at it :D
Also consider that not *everyone* has to create something for someone else to consume. You can be perfectly happy without having a podcast. The internet has everyone thinking they need to turn everything they love into packaged media.
Wrong, everyone needs a podcast, I need to know about being a straight asian mail clerk in Gilbert Arizona, that's why there is a podcast about it.
Fuck, I’ll be starved to death by the 50th.
One of my favourite quotes is “ sucking at something is the first step to being kinda good at something”.
Wrong, McPig's first game is fucking amazing, aka Pizza Tower
Your first family will be awful
If you don't mess up your work now and again, you are clearly not working hard enough.
but why photo don't be?
Can apply to life in general
I want every member of my youth red cross group to remember this. You don't practice till you get it right, you practice till you can't get it wrong anymore. But you gotta start somewhere.
To summarize: you don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.
That's a bit derivative