paraphrasing "I had always the feeling that I was lacking something. A deficit. So I wanted to make that better and I tried to educate myself, to teach myself skills. "

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BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

0It's not terribly unnatural the way it is.02br
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00I've always felt like there are things I should know how to do that I couldn't, so I tried to learn new things. -- This is one option.0-

Mister Micawber · Answer

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01b01i00I thought I needed to know more, so I tried to teach myself.02i02b0-

Peaceblinkfriend · Answer

0Thanks for your suggestions. 02br
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00I wonder what was being referring to by 'deficit'.02br
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BarbaraPA · Answer

0The difference between what the person should SHOULD BE their abilities and what they perceived to be their ACTUAL abilities.0-

Peaceblinkfriend · Answer

0I see. So it doesn't mean a bad thing or a disadvantage in this context, right? It just means the abilities that she believes she lacks.02br
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BarbaraPA · Answer

0It's a more subjective view. It's not personal.02br
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00I suck and I'm no good at anything - very personal.02br
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00I've identified a few deficits in my abilities and I'm taking steps to attain what I think should be my full potential - very subjective.0-

paraphrasing "I had always the feeling that I was lacking something. A deficit. So I wanted to make that better and I tried to educate myself, to teach myself skills. "

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