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The speaker is saying that fear of giving full effort can come from never having experienced a real setback. He suggests that trying completely and failing is part of confronting that fear. The quote connects hesitation with a lack of direct experience with failure.
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Originally said in English.
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About Trent Reznor
American musician, singer, songwriter, and composer
Trent Reznor is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and composer, best known as the founder and driving force behind Nine Inch Nails. Born Michael Trent Reznor, he came to prominence in industrial rock and remained the band’s only official member from its start in 1988 until 2016. He served as lead singer, multi-instrumentalist, and primary songwriter for the group, whose lineup changed frequently over the years. In 2016, he added English musician Atticus Ross as a second permanent member. His work is closely tied to Nine Inch Nails and to the industrial rock sound associated with the band.
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