Is it normal to feel like an idiot during training?

Hello all,

I've been training with my analyst class for about three weeks now and I just feel as if everything is bouncing right off my face and I feel like an idiot compared to everyone else. I did well in college and grinded for this career path but it feels like nothing is sticking. Does it get better when you hit the desk? Is the training really reflective of the day-to-day? or I am just overthinking this. I want to be able to perform.

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