5 reasons why mistakes are great?
1. Mistakes are universal. Everyone makes them, from preschoolers to presidents. They give you something in common with the rest of the people on the planet.
2. Mistakes show that you’re learning. Whether you incorrectly apply a geometry theorem or say something foolish in front of someone you’re trying to impress, a mistake is a point of information that inspires you to do better next time you’re in a similar situation.
3. Mistakes show that you’re trying something new or different. It’s rare that you (or anyone else) will accomplish something perfectly on your first attempt. If you had spent your whole life doing only those things you could master on your first try you’d never have learned to walk, read, or ride a bike.
4. Mistakes allow you to see your own improvements. If you had videotaped your first attempt at the backstroke, then videotaped yourself after three months of swimming lessons, you’d notice a significant change for the better.
5. Mistakes allow you to learn from others. Asking for help isn’t the same as admitting you’ve failed.
Via masochist.
