Can’t skip sucking

Sucking at things sucks, unless we start enjoying the process.

There are things where I deeply enjoy being a noob, feeling every improvement and new knowledge as a step forward. For others, I have a big aversion and try to avoid problems by attempting to act smart and learn all I can about a subject before actually trying, basically “over preparing.”

The result? I don't get it right on the first try!

Well...

No, I suck but have created a gap so large between what I know is possible and my skill level that it's like comparing myself to Olympic athletes in a sport I've only ever seen others playing.

That’s why it's very important to balance doing things, ask your own questions about it, learn, and continue like that, step by step. Going full theory first seems safe, but it’s truly a trap.

I think about this all the time after playing Souls games 😁 We don’t expect to get good at something after one day, but it's unreasonable to think that dedicating time and effort won’t yield results. As long as we don’t prevent ourselves from trying, we are on the right path