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The Rich Roll Podcast
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The Importance of Embracing Being Terrible in Order to Become the Best
To achieve excellence in any skill, one must first be willing to embrace the initial phase of being terrible. This concept applies across various disciplines, whether it's learning to skateboard, kite surf, or participate in sports like Jiu Jitsu and wrestling. Acknowledging the inevitability of struggle and failure during the learning process is crucial. The journey to mastery begins with the acceptance of one's own shortcomings, just as even skilled athletes like Mike Tyson faced significant challenges when they first started. Committing to learning involves enduring the discomfort of being inexperienced, which ultimately paves the way for success.
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