You can do anything you set your mind to!” Ah, the phrase we all heard over and over throughout early childhood. Theoretically, this is the best encouragement to tell kids, because it makes them believe they can excel at whatever they choose.
But I was not like most kids, so I didn’t choose. I interpreted this phrase as: “You can do everything you set your mind to!” So, that is exactly what I did – at least for a little while.