janelle☆

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First saved the worst thing that can happen is that you’ll learn on July 14, 2026.

the fear of wasting your time is wasting your time Aug 10 2 min
After quitting piano, a third language, and content creation for fear of being behind, janelle argues that regretting lost time only wastes more of it, so ask what you'd start today if being late didn't matter.
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the worst thing that can happen is that you’ll learn Jul 14 5 min
After spending her first 25 years avoiding failure by not trying anything, janelle argues that the worst outcome of trying is learning, and starts experimenting with floristry, writing, and photography anyway.
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