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[–] 8 points 3 days ago (1 child)

Yeah, I think that's it; pushing yourself through by your own motivation is good, but being forced through against your will is bad. I was lucky that I internalized the expectations, and felt like I was pushing myself even when my parents were standing by to force me if I ever faltered.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 days ago

    I think that's sort of where I was too. Failingat something after giving it everything you'd got was ok, but not doing well because you hadn't given it your all wasn't even contemplated as a possibility. I internalised that, and it's stood me in good stead.

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