Mistakes are lessons in disguise. People fear failure, feeling stuck and overwhelmed by it. But every mistake is a lesson that helps you reach your goals. Failing might make you feel like a loser under everyone's eyes, and it's okay to feel low. But the key difference between winners and losers is in their recovery from hard times. How do you recover? ————————- If you liked this, join The Saturday Solopreneur - my newsletter with 185k+ readers that teaches you how to launch, grow, & monetize your one-person internet business. Sign up here: bit.ly/3PS6a5m
People don't start because they are afraid of failing. Turns out that not starting is the only real failure there is.
An aspect of fear regarding the way people think about the whole "mistakes are learning opportunities" mindset is that learning opportunities are often thought of simply as opportunities to learn something new (i.e., something that works for them that they didn't know before). While they are of course that, they should also be thought of as opportunities to learn what NOT to do/what does NOT work. Sometimes, the most important lessons you will learn will come from finding out what NOT to do/what does NOT work.
My personal mantra is "Fail beautifully." I'm a huge proponent of failure as a growth opportunity: https://www.apollo21.io/transmissions/find-success-by-creating-a-culture-of-failure
Yes! It's easy to view mistakes as setbacks, but perhaps they're more like secret passcodes, unlocking levels of understanding and resilience we couldn't access otherwise. Think about it – every 'mistake' forces us to re-evaluate, to dig deeper into our creativity and problem-solving skills. It’s like adding a new tool to our kit. And in this process, we're not just learning; we're evolving. For me, part of this recovery process involves a deep-rooted belief that all of it, every misstep and detour, will ultimately be used for my good. That's the incredible promise we have from God - He specializes in turning our trials into triumphs, our failures into foundations for future success. It's this assurance that transforms the way I view and recover from mistakes.
Great perspective! There's a learning process for everything!
💯 and managers should keep this in mind when a team member does make a mistake. Focus on helping solution the issue - not the mistake that was made.
A lot of people meanwhile are trying to keep on their old habits than to take some risks, especially when time is changing and humans only survive when they are challenging to adapt to new technologies and ideas. Let’s make change every day, start tomorrow with a different way to work and start with little things…
Some people are devastated by failure, but I'm motivated by it. That's my recovery strategy. Wayne Gretzky's quote "You miss all the shots you don't take" has never been more relevant. My hypothesis is that people are overwhelmed with information and options on how to get started. If that problem can be addressed in an effective manner, we'll see more solopreneurs and entrepreneurs. If you buy that, I want you in my tribe.
Fear of failure often prevents people from trying new things or following their goals. However, rethinking failure can change your perspective. The real failure is letting fear paralyze action, not stumbling. Success and personal fulfillment require embracing the unknown, taking the first step, and persevering despite setbacks.
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5moHow do I recover? Easy, I stand up! I do that right after I go, argh! I dwell in the mire of self-pity for a minute or two. Then, I might talk it out to myself or someone else. I might take a walk. But, then, I remedy it. Note if it's a technology or other issue I might encounter again. And then... I move on. And when the memory of it comes up again, and I wince, I say to myself, "Delete, delete, delete." I immediately think of what good or something positive came out of it. This all happens in a split second. Best of all, it works.