You’ve probably been there—staring at something unfamiliar, your mind flooded with self-doubt.
“Why is this so hard?”
“Maybe I’m not cut out for this…”
But then you stumble upon a quote like this:
“It feels hard because it’s new, not because you’re not good enough.”
Suddenly, everything clicks.
This quote isn’t just comforting—it’s a powerful mindset shift.
Growth Begins Where Comfort Ends
Think about the first time you tried to ride a bike, write code, give a presentation, or even parent a child. The struggle wasn’t a sign of failure; it was a signal that you were doing something you’ve never done before.
New doesn’t mean impossible. It means unpracticed. And unpracticed is where growth lives.
Rewire the Narrative
What if we stopped interpreting struggle as inadequacy, and started seeing it as the cost of entry into a better version of ourselves?
You’re not slow—you’re learning. You’re not lost—you’re exploring. You’re not bad at it—you’re just new.
We don’t shame babies for falling when they learn to walk. We cheer. What if we gave ourselves the same grace?
Next Time It Feels Hard…
Pause. Breathe. Replace “I can’t do this” with:
“This is new. And I’m becoming.”
Because you are. With every challenge you push through, you’re rewiring your skills, your self-belief, your story.
And that’s not weakness. That’s power in progress.
So here’s your reminder: The next time you’re overwhelmed by something new, don’t quit. Don’t shrink. Don’t doubt your worth.
You’re not broken. You’re just beginning.
And that’s exactly where greatness starts!
Kenrick Vaz 