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Why Trying Too Hard Can Backfire On You

Hidden Brain

CHAPTER

The Paradox of Effort and Mastery

This chapter explores the concept of effortlessness in the realms of learning and creativity, illustrated by a personal story linking alcohol and writing. It contrasts the struggles adults encounter in language acquisition with the innate ease of infants, setting the groundwork for a discussion on 'letting go' and the power of subconscious processes.

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