Failures and Mistakes Keys to Success
Failures and Mistakes Keys to Success
Did you know he also invented the stock ticker, the electric vote recorder, the automatic telegraph, the electric safety miner’s lamp, fluorescent lights, the motion picture camera, and the phonograph?
While struggling with the light bulb, he replied, “I have not failed seven hundred times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those seven hundred ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.” From the book The Power of Patience, by M.J. Ryan
Do you have a fear of failure?
Do you cringe at the thought of making a mistake?
If you do something that does not lead to the outcome you desire or hope, how do you use that experience to help you positively? Do you see it as a learning opportunity or a reason to beat yourself up?
I was doing a presentation the other night and one woman said, “Failure would be devastating. I know I would be so disappointed with myself for a long time.” To her, it was one of the worse things she could do. OUCH!
Being successful in any area of your life includes a learning curve. That means making mistakes, experimenting with decisions and actions to become smarter, proficient, skillfull…..
Do you think Donald Trump was a huge success on his first attempt?
How about Oprah? If you look at where she started and who she has become, do you see her as a woman who has sharpened her skills as a businesswoman over the last 20+ years. How about how she has grown as a person as well as a celebrity?
How about you? Are you the same person you were 5 years ago? If you’ve been growing yourself and your business, the answer would be no.
It is through the trial and error experiences that we develop our unique formula for happiness and success.
There is a difference between failing at an effort and taking on the identity of a failure.
There is a difference between making a mistake, and identifying with result.
Yes, you will minimize the chances of too many costly mistakes in your business by doing your homework, making informed decisions, and creating solid strategies to execute. Remember, that even with the best plan that includes anticipating possible outcomes, life can still bring you the unexpected. When you include failures and mistakes as part of your strategy to success, you will rebound more quickly to each situation as it arises so that you continue to move toward your destination.
Also, realize that getting things you may not want, will help you get that much clearer about what you do want. In that way, your commitment to your dreams and goals become more compelling.
We are, after all, human beings! We react, respond, screw up and do things brilliantly.
Every opportunity offers a growth and healing opportunity.
Approach life experiences with more self-love and compassion for those times you judge yourself to be less than your best.
Accomplishments can be defined as the completion of an action. ANY action. Be willing to recognize and appreciate your courage to both succeed and fail. (which is all a success, really)
Look for the gifts and blessings that challenge you to be more than you are.
Experiment with new things and learn all you can from each experience regardless of the outcome.
Life’s a journey! Enjoy the ride
Copyright (C) 2008 Lorraine Cohen
Failures and Mistakes Keys to Success - To learn more about this author, visit Lorraine Cohen's Website.
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We all know that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
Did you know he also invented the stock ticker, the electric vote recorder, the automatic telegraph, the electric safety miner’s lamp, fluorescent lights, the motion picture camera, and the phonograph?
While struggling with the light bulb, he replied, “I have not failed seven hundred times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those seven hundred ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.” From the book The Power of Patience, by M.J. Ryan
Do you have a fear of failure?
Do you cringe at the thought of making a mistake?
If you do something that does not lead to the outcome you desire or hope, how do you use that experience to help you positively? Do you see it as a learning opportunity or a reason to beat yourself up?
I was doing a presentation the other night and one woman said, “Failure would be devastating. I know I would be so disappointed with myself for a long time.” To her, it was one of the worse things she could do. OUCH!
Being successful in any area of your life includes a learning curve. That means making mistakes, experimenting with decisions and actions to become smarter, proficient, skillfull…..
Do you think Donald Trump was a huge success on his first attempt?
How about Oprah? If you look at where she started and who she has become, do you see her as a woman who has sharpened her skills as a businesswoman over the last 20+ years. How about how she has grown as a person as well as a celebrity?
How about you? Are you the same person you were 5 years ago? If you’ve been growing yourself and your business, the answer would be no.
It is through the trial and error experiences that we develop our unique formula for happiness and success.
There is a difference between failing at an effort and taking on the identity of a failure.
There is a difference between making a mistake, and identifying with result.
Yes, you will minimize the chances of too many costly mistakes in your business by doing your homework, making informed decisions, and creating solid strategies to execute. Remember, that even with the best plan that includes anticipating possible outcomes, life can still bring you the unexpected. When you include failures and mistakes as part of your strategy to success, you will rebound more quickly to each situation as it arises so that you continue to move toward your destination.
Also, realize that getting things you may not want, will help you get that much clearer about what you do want. In that way, your commitment to your dreams and goals become more compelling.
We are, after all, human beings! We react, respond, screw up and do things brilliantly.
Every opportunity offers a growth and healing opportunity.
Approach life experiences with more self-love and compassion for those times you judge yourself to be less than your best.
Accomplishments can be defined as the completion of an action. ANY action. Be willing to recognize and appreciate your courage to both succeed and fail. (which is all a success, really)
Look for the gifts and blessings that challenge you to be more than you are.
Experiment with new things and learn all you can from each experience regardless of the outcome.
Life’s a journey! Enjoy the ride
Copyright (C) 2008 Lorraine Cohen
Failures and Mistakes Keys to Success - To learn more about this author, visit Lorraine Cohen's Website.
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