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learning to embrace mediocrity

Anastasia Korsakova, Gymnast class, 2020 I dread rock climbing. Every time, before heading to the gym, I ask myself, “Do I have to do this? No one’s forcing me.” The thing is, I usually feel great afterwards. It’s the lead up to the event that induces anxiety. Getting dressed, packing my bag, making the long journey to the climbing gym, thinking about whether I can do another 5.9 because that’s what I did last time, and I need to keep progressing. My dread has entirely to do with the fact that I am not a good climber. I think what happens when you know you’re not good at something is you…

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