What would happen if you chose to see a mistake as the launch pad for your next level of growth?
Most people are terrified of making mistakes. However, the terrifying part about mistakes is typically not the actual mistake. We’re usually more afraid of the story we tell ourselves about making mistakes. For example, we make a mistake and tell ourselves, “this proves I’m a failure” or we make a mistake and say, “this shows I’m not good enough.” There’s a moment, after making a mistake, where you could choose a different story: “I made a mistake and that makes me human. What will I learn from this?”
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Some Things I Read Last Week:
- HBR: Great Leaders Understand Why Small Gestures Matter “In a world being utterly reshaped (and often disfigured) by technology, people are hungrier than ever for a deeper and more authentic sense of humanity.”
- HBR: 5 Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Workplace “If businesses are to grow and thrive now and in the future, it’s imperative to elevate the voices of women of color and eliminate institutional barriers to their success.”
What I’m Working On This Week:
Celebrating mistakes. My own and other people’s.