In the case of a bird flying, it seems a natural act, and a foregone conclusion that it should succeed. In the examples you have given in answer to the previous question, was your success guaranteed, or was it important for you to try, regardless of a possibility of failure?
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Source: TextbookUnlike a bird whose flight is a natural act, my success on a bicycle wasn’t guaranteed. I was scared of falling and getting hurt, but I knew that trying was essential, even if I might fail. Each attempt taught me something new—how to balance better, how to recover from a fall, and how to build my confidence. The possibility of failure was always there, but it was through these challenges that I learned and improved. In life, taking a risk and giving your best effort is often more important than being sure of success from the start.
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