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Thanks Clay.

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Stay golden, Pony Boy!

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This really resonated with me. I was very much the same at school and have had a similar experience since graduating in 2021. But since then I've learnt to make mistakes, seek out new opportunities, though a part of me is definitely in that not-giving-it-100% mindset.

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Good to know I'm not the only one. If you can get past the initial paralyzing fear, you're halfway there. Keep it up!

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Mar 1Liked by Clay Kaytis

Thanks for this write up Clay! Really appreciate you sharing your wisdom as well as personal life experiences. I truly relate to this subject and I'm certain a lot of animators do also as we are all in an environment working with the best constantly being judged on a daily basis. The more I hear similar stories, the more I find out that even the most seasoned animators and directors like yourself struggle with this hindering 'perfectionism'. Thank you always for the encouragement.

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Thanks for saying so Nara! It's not easy when you're surrounded by giants, but there's a path for each of us to find for ourselves.

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