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In this episode of the Maybe I Can Podcast, I talk about what it really feels like to be a beginner again—and why it’s so much harder than we expect.

Lately, I’ve found myself starting from scratch in a few areas of my life—learning Mahjong and writing a children’s picture book—and it’s brought up something I think we don’t talk about enough:

Being a beginner is uncomfortable.

As adults, we’re used to feeling competent.
We stick to what we know.
We avoid situations where we might look inexperienced or unsure.

But growth doesn’t happen there.

In this episode, I share:

• What it actually feels like to start something new
• Why we resist being beginners (even when we want to grow)
• The stories we tell ourselves that hold us back
• Why most people quit too early
• How to stay with something long enough to see progress

One of the biggest takeaways?

Not knowing what you’re doing isn’t a sign to stop—it’s a sign that you’re growing.

If you’ve been thinking about trying something new, or you’re in that uncomfortable phase where nothing feels easy yet, this episode will help you reframe what’s happening—and keep going.

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What’s something new you’ve been wanting to try… but haven’t started yet?

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