It is an odd and unnatural view and I don't actually expect people to believe it at first.

这是个古怪又反常的观点,我并不奢望大家在一开始,就能接受这个观点

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And not be too critical or expect that you should be at a very high level when you're just beginning.

不要太挑剔，也不要奢望自己刚开始的时候就可以达到很高的水平。

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