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"Rather than saying, 'I can't do this,' 'Sesame Street' encourages us to say, 'I can't do this... yet..." — Sal Khan
Rather than saying, 'I can't do this,' 'Sesame Street' encourages us to say, 'I can't do this... yet!' That one word changes everything. It emphasizes that your capability isn't fixed. It highlights the reality that our brain is like a muscle.
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