When we start learning something new — coding, writing, design, or any creative craft — it’s rarely smooth.
For me, one of the hardest moments was dealing with other people’s opinions.
I used to worry about what others might think of my work… until I realized something powerful: I am enough as I am. No one is perfect, and no one has to be.
That shift helped me stop chasing perfection and finally start.
💭 Think about it:
What was your worst memory during your learning journey?
What fears stopped you from starting?
How did you eventually build the confidence to take the first real step?
How do you fight the voice of perfectionism that whispers: “It’s not good enough yet”?
And beyond that — what are your dreams? What do you hope changes in our community, in our industry, or in the way we support each other?
✨ I believe talking openly about these struggles can inspire others who are just starting out.
If you share your story, you might be giving someone else the push they need today.
I’d love to hear your experiences in the comments.
Let’s make this space not only about skills and tools, but also about courage, resilience, and growth.💖
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Top comments (6)
I can't imagine my day without learning something new. If I don't get anything, for me it's a wasted day. Of course, my brain can't be in work mode 24/7, but I truly feel useful when I study, when I talk to smart people, and when I read such cool stories as yours.
Thank you! That means a lot. I'm right there with you that daily learning is what makes life meaningful. Keep nurturing that amazing curiosity!💪🏻✨😍
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Truth!
I was too
But "Consistency Never Fails"
100%. Consistency turns effort into mastery So glad you're on this path too!😍✨
The biggest struggle for me is managing not to get too overwhelmed with all the things I want to learn. Whenever I jumped from technology to technology, from course to course I ended up completely exhausted and confused at some point. I don't want to make this mistake anymore.
A couple months ago, I dedcided I'm gonna start with small projects and gradually build my way up. At first, I built a simple CLI tool, then a basic API and a quiz game with an in-memory database etc. This has really helped me stay consistent and actually build something, even if it's basic.
Since my goal is becoming a fullstack developer, I'm now tackling vanilla HTML/CSS/JS challanges almost daily. Whenever I complete a project, I reward myself with some Laracasts backend PHP/Laravel videos.
It's very easy to get overwhelmed and quit which is why it's important to not overwhelm yourself and start small.