Mistakes are a privilege

Big Bird taught us that it’s okay to make mistakes

Fall down seven, get up eight

Mistakes are a natural part of life. The only way to avoid them is to avoid anything new.

Flip mistakes from a negative to a positive

As Silicon Valley loves to say: fail faster. Why? Because they prioritize learning through action. It’s the belief that making mistakes is the privilege of the active.

Thomas Edison put some light on mistakes, saying, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

Embarrassment is the cost of entry

Successful people don’t fear mistakes. They know that it’s okay to look stupid—it’s not okay to stay stupid.

The fear of mistakes is the enemy of development

While one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior. — Henry C. Link