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Quote by Genesis Owusu
Nervousness is just the other side of the coin of excitement. I think it’s good to be nervous.
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The quote presents nervousness and excitement as closely connected feelings, like two sides of one coin. Feeling nervous does not automatically mean something is wrong; it can also show that an experience matters and carries energy. The speaker therefore treats nervousness as a positive or useful feeling rather than something to reject.
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