As you have proven, i think it can be different for different people. But to clarify what I said, I did suggest to take baby steps and take a progression. Not jump in the deep end. Positive self talk after the situation has helped me as well. I do not measure success by fluency. I personally do not feel like a fool for doing something that scares the hell out of me. I feel proud. I have built on these moments and have done things I never thought I could do.