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As Jermaine reflected on his earlier experiences, he discovered a common thread that bound his successes and failures: shame. Initially, he concealed his past, feeling that sharing it would lead to judgment from others. This fear of humiliation not only stifled his authenticity but also created a profound sense of insecurity and fear of future mistakes.
Internalizing his early struggles, Jermaine developed a subconscious belief that making mistakes would equate to failure—a lesson heavily reinforced by societal norms and educational systems that penalize errors rather than embrace learning opportunities.