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Phrase: Dip a toe
You may be the type of person who is always up for something new and wants to try it all.
On the other hand, maybe you’re a little bit more cautious and want to see if you will succeed before committing.
Regardless of your personality, it’s essential to dip a toe when interested in different activities and sports.
To dip a toe into an activity is to try something new without fully committing to it to see if it is enjoyable or worth pursuing further.
Trying new things is how we grow as people.
It’s also the only way we know what we like or don’t like.
It can be hard to find an activity that suits your interests.
When someone Dips a toe into an activity, they try something new without fully committing to it, often with the hope of seeing if it is enjoyable or worth pursuing further.
Coincidentally, I was listening to a podcast about successful athletes.
A study was conducted to see how successful adult athletes were in childhood.
As it turns out, many professional athletes dipped a toe into various sports and failed to excel at them before they found the one they were passionate about.
So, what can we learn from that?
Well, when looking for a hobby or sport, the first step is to find something that interests you, but don’t jump in too quickly.
Dip a toe in, try it out for a little bit and see if it’s something you want to commit to.
After all, you want to have fun doing what you are trying out, not just give it a quick try and then move on.
If you are trying out a new sport or hobby, start with an introductory class or two to learn the basics.
When shopping, we say, ‘Try before you buy.’
When looking for a new activity, dip a toe before committing.
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