I watched a video in class recently that genuinely stuck with me. Not flashy, not complicated — just one of those ideas that quietly rewires how you think.

The core idea revolves around one small word: yet.

Not “I can’t do this.” But “I can’t do this yet.”

That shift turns failure into progress. It reframes struggle as development instead of limitation. It gives space for learning instead of shutting the door on it.

Honestly, that hit home. A lot of what I work on — research, system building, writing, new technical skills — involves phases where things feel incomplete or messy. Seeing those moments as part of growth rather than proof of inability changes everything.

“Yet” implies time. Practice. Adaptation. It keeps momentum alive without harsh self-judgment.

If you’re navigating steep learning curves or pushing into new territory, I’d genuinely recommend watching the talk:

Watch the video here

Sometimes the smallest words carry the most leverage.