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368 Children who were praised for being smart rather than for working hard often become adults who avoid challenges — not from laziness but from a deep fear of being found ordinary

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Sarah Mitchell @ Silicon Canals Ā· 04/04/2026 09:45 EDT

Children who were praised for being smart rather than for working hard often become adults who avoid challenges — not from laziness but from a deep fear of being found ordinary

This paradox reveals why so many high achievers secretly feel like imposters, choosing stagnation over growth because somewhere deep down, a childhood compliment became a lifelong curse.

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