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“Trying something new is like daring to speak a foreign language, you bite your tongue at first, memorize and thereafter sing it as if you were pretending to be unacquainted.” quote by Michael Bassey Johnson
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““Trying something new is like daring to speak a foreign language, you bite your tongue at first, memorize and thereafter sing it as if you were pretending to be unacquainted.””

Michael Bassey Johnson

About This Quote

Embracing novelty feels awkward at first, but with practice it becomes fluent and natural.

In simple terms: Learning new things starts awkward, then becomes easy.

Key Takeaway

Practice to gain fluency.

Themes

growth learning confidence

Mood

enthusiastic determined

Type

inspirational motivational

When to use this quote

  • starting a new hobby
  • learning a new language
  • adapting to a new job
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

language acquisition skill development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new skill have you hesitated to try?
  • How can you make early mistakes feel less threatening?
A Different Perspective

Initial discomfort may cause avoidance.

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