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Phrase: Try your hand at something
Happy New Year, everyone!
Yes, I know it’s a little late, but better late than never, as the adage goes.
So, here we are in the big 2020, that’s twenty-twenty for those of you who don’t know how to read it in English.
In the Western world, January is a time of new beginnings and is considered a great time to try your hand at something new.
When a person tries their hand at something they attempt to do something which is new to them.
We learn by trying our hand at something new.
Whether they’re losing weight, reducing alcohol intake, trying to get more sleep, or all three at the same time, people will try their hand at any new technique purported to help them achieve their goals.
Many people will try to do something for the first time this month, and most of them will quit before the month is over.
You will not.
You will not because I’m going to tell you how to succeed.
You will achieve it because you will try your hand at what I say to you.
Don’t give up.
That’s it; that’s the secret to success.
It’s that simple.
Most people give up too quickly after making a half-hearted effort to accomplish something.
This year, 2020, try your hand at not giving up.
Initiating change in our lives is the hardest thing we can do.
Humans are creatures of habit, and we have an aversion to change.
Therefore, if you want to change anything or try your hand at something different and be successful at it, the secret is not to give up.
Build a habit of studying English for 30 minutes every second day or having a glass of water whenever you feel like a glass of wine.
Undoubtedly, it will be challenging, but the longer you try it, the easier it becomes.
Try your hand at not giving up on your resolutions this year.
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