My Favorite Inspiring Quotes

Making Mistakes

Commentary by Peter Shepherd

“As you begin to take action toward the fulfillment of your goals and dreams, you must realize that not every action will be perfect. Not every action will produce the desired result. Not every action will work. Making mistakes, getting it almost right, and experimenting to see what happens are all part of the process of eventually getting it right.” ~ Jack Canfield

Thomas Edison remarked: "I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward."

“If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not the falling down but the staying down.” ~ Mary Pickford

I suppose embarrassment is the uncomfortable aspect of making mistakes, but really we should be proud because mistakes only happen when we are trying things out, moving forward, seeing if doors will open, experimenting, creating.

“Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding.” ~ Jimmy Valvano

Look at how far you've come rather than on how far you have left to go.

“The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.” ~ William Connor Magee

Striving for success and being willing to put ourselves out there is an accomplishment within itself, regardless of how many times we fail.

“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” ~ John Powell

However brilliant you are, many failures inevitably lie on the road to success, so welcome each one as a key lesson. As Mahatma Gandhi said, "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."

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5 Mistakes That Will Only Lead to Regret ~ Angel Chernoff

Many people either have regrets or are fearful that they are leading a life that will ultimately lead to regret. These are the mistakes that seem to be the most common... Continues...

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