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How perfectionism prevents real practice in skill-building hobbies

I have been learning Italian for three years using apps and podcasts but I refuse to speak it with actual people because I am terrified of sounding stupid and I know this fear is keeping me trapped.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to avoid embarrassment can create a prison that prevents the very experiences necessary for growth.

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