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# Protect yourself from bad first experiences. A...
> Protect yourself from bad first experiences. A miserable introduction to anything, whether a food, a skill, a sport, or a relationship, can make a person avoid it for years, so design early attempts to be pleasant enough that you want to return.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Building Change Through Small Daily Steps - Workbook|Building Change Through Small Daily Steps]]
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“Protect yourself from bad first experiences. A miserable introduction to anything, whether a food, a skill, a sport, or a relationship, can make a person avoid it for years, so design early attempts to be pleasant enough that you want to return.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-protect-yourself-bad-enough-want-return
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