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Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.
— Sam’s Dad · A Cinderella Story
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker urges refusing to let the dread of failing stop you from taking part at all. Striking out is treated as an ordinary risk of playing, so the possibility of a miss shouldn't outweigh the chance to swing. Trying imperfectly beats staying on the sidelines.
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