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Have you ever skipped headfirst into a new idea with the unbridled enthusiasm of a third-grader waiting for recess only to find yourself discouraged a few months (or even years) later when you feel like your idea hasn’t yet reached its potential? Ira Glass, host of NPR's This American Life, explains that people often spend a couple years churning out work that doesn’t meet personal expectations and that perceived mediocrity can lead to prematurely throwing in the towel. Glass says you can’t expect overnight expertise and the key is to plow through, grow, learn and keep your goal in sight.

By @AnnieColbert