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What does it mean?
Every expert started as a beginner, so everyone has the potential to master their craft.
In plain terms
Everyone starts out as an amateur before becoming an artist.
What can you take from it?
Don't fear starting; everyone begins somewhere.

Where it applies

  • learning new skills
  • teaching
  • creative projects

Putting it to work

  • start now
  • accept being a beginner
  • keep practicing

Questions to consider

  • Are you willing to start?
  • Who was your role model?

Another view

Some artists never improve.

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