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Expectations as a Beginner

If you’ve read my last blog post, “Overcome Learner’s Block”, and have decided to learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby, then congratulations, you’re already on your way to a more fun and interesting life. However, there are certain things you need to understand about the process of learning in order to ensure you don’t quit too soon. These are things I’ve noticed myself over the years of learning new skills and seeing others do the same.

Overcome Learner's Block

When people stumble across something they want to do, often an inner monologue will begin where they convince themselves that they will never be successful if they pursued it. Whether it be starting a blog, a YouTube channel, learning graphic design or writing a book, a voice inside of their head begins bargaining with them that it isn't worth the effort because they will never succeed at it. Trust me when I say that I have experienced this many times in my life, but as a result, I have also figured out how to get over this initial block and simply lunge into the task and get going.