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Why learning new skills feels frustrating instead of playful

I bought a ukulele thinking it would be fun but every time I practice I just get frustrated that I don't sound like the YouTube tutorials immediately.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The impatient mind expects instant competence and cannot tolerate the vulnerable fumbling of genuine learning.

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