Failing better

The sooner we start, the sooner we amass knowledge and grow both personally and professionally. Doing that typically requires us to fail.

Someone (likely) smart once said “Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.”

John C. Maxwell altered it a bit, quipping “It’s said that a wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others’ mistakes. But the wisest person of all learns from others’ successes.”

Okay. Yes. You can readily learn from others’ successes and mistakes. That doesn’t change the fact that you’re going to fall flat on your rear from time to time. And when you do, you have to get up. You have to start again. Being ready to fail again. And failing better.

It’s all about gaining valuable experience and learning from our mistakes. Whether it’s starting a new business, pursuing a passion project, or embarking on a personal journey, each step we take brings us closer to mastery.

We can gain insights, refine our skills, and adapt along the way.