Quote by Ann Bancroft

I get stubborn and dig in when people tell me I can't do something and I think I can. It goes back to my childhood when I had problems in school because I have a learning disability.

I get stubborn and dig in when people tell me I can't do som

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's determined attitude towards challenges and their personal experiences with having a learning disability. Despite facing difficulties in school, they develop a stubbornness to prove others wrong when they are told they cannot achieve something. The speaker's fierce resilience can be traced back to their childhood experiences, where they presumably encountered obstacles due to their learning disability. This determination became a powerful driving force, enabling them to overcome hurdles and succeed in various aspects of life.

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Learning

By Ann Bancroft

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