What distinguishes us from geese

What do you think?
I can. I can learn this. I am good enough. I am smart. It's OK to make mistakes. 
Or 
I can't do it anyway. I am so stupid. I should be perfect. Who do I actually think I am?

Our thought patterns are learned and developed from an early age. Patterns of thought become patterns of action. Together, these patterns create a belief system that we use to explain, categorise and create the world we live in. 
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Unlike Konrad Lorenz's geese, we humans are able to outgrow the initial imprinting. We can develop cognitively, emotionally and spiritually and question ourselves and our beliefs. We can learn.

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