Tag Archives: learn from your mistakes

Failure Is Not an Option; It’s a Necessity

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Leah

Perfectionists everywhere cringe while the average American reader is probably flabbergasted. After all, most of us are raised to believe “failure is not an option.” That you must succeed or else. Pfft. What a bunch of nonsense. And way too … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Your Mistakes by Carolyn Ellis

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Leah

I subscribe to Carolyn’s “Bits of Brilliance” newsletter and it is one newsletter I actually read from top to bottom. In the latest issue, she reminds us to celebrate one of the most readily available learning tools in life–our mistakes. … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week – Topic: Human Nature

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Leah

More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren’t so busy denying them. (Harold J. Smith) Right on! No one is perfect; perfection is an illusion. Why then do so many people try to deny, rather than embrace, their … Continue reading →

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