“Just Try It, Even If Others Mock You,” Says Influencer Shin Si-yeon

South Korean writer and influencer Shin Si-yeon (쩜) urges readers to embrace challenges with courage, drawing inspiration from Hermann Hesse's 'Steppenwolf.' She argues that the societal pressure to achieve tangible results often overshadows the intrinsic value of trying. "Just try it. Take the leap," she advises, suggesting that the worst-case scenario is simply facing ridicule, which should be dismissed.

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Just try it. Take the leap.

Shin highlights the hidden conditions attached to societal encouragement for 'challenges' – the implicit demands for success and meaningful outcomes. She notes that the fear of failure and the subsequent judgment from others can lead to self-doubt and hesitation. However, she posits that society often shows little interest in the stories of those who fail.

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Dare to try, and if you don't succeed, simply let others mock you.

Referencing Hesse's 1927 work, Shin finds a 'cool' and clear answer: dare to try, and if you don't succeed, simply let others mock you. This perspective, she believes, grants a liberating confidence to pursue endeavors without being deterred by potential criticism. The core message is to act simply for the sake of acting, without the burden of proving oneself.

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The worst-case scenario is simply facing ridicule, which should be dismissed.

Ultimately, Shin encourages readers to set aside heavy calculations and take a bold leap. The fear of what others might think or say should not impede one's own valuable journey. The act of trying, she concludes, is meaningful in itself, regardless of the external validation or the presence of passing mockery.

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The core message is to act simply for the sake of acting.