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How gifted child identity creates adult perfectionism paralysis

I was the gifted kid and now I am thirty-five and paralyzed by anything I might not be immediately good at and I never learned how to try.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Early validation for natural ability can prevent the development of resilience and growth mindset needed for sustained effort.

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