Take a moment to remind yourself of the amount of space and time you have to grow. Let that guide you and motivate you.
Failing to perform accurately/efficiently/knowledgeably is a major frustration point in my life. Not being able to do something well leads to impatience, aloofness, and negative self-talk.
I cannot figure out how to roast coffee beans. Each batch I roast ends up scorched, too dark, and tastes bland or absolutely terrible.
When I started my new job, I could not for the life of me figure out how to clean and close the coffee shop by the desired time. There are so many tasks necessary, how can anyone possibly finish all this by 4:30 or even earlier??
When my frustration arises, I remind myself of my infancy – my naivety of the processes, the knowledge base, and the routines. I remind myself of all the time I have before me and all the room I have to practice and grow.
You can’t expect to be perfect the first time you try something new. You won’t be an expert on your first day. No matter how much reading you’ve done, actually doing something takes a completely different set of skills and knowledge.
Skill comes with repetition. Accuracy stems from a lot of mistakes. Knowledge comes from reviewing and investing time in new topics. Every piece of the puzzle comes with time.
No matter where you are in the process, remind yourself of your infancy . Remind yourself of all the knowledge you have to gain and all the skills you have left to pick up. Think of how far you’ve come and how far you have to grow. Just because you can’t do something now does not mean you’ll never do it.
You’re so young, so early in the process – give yourself a break. Stay consistent, stay passionate, and see how far you can go.
September 5, 2022
