Living Out Loud: Don't be afraid of making a mistake

June 22, 2009

Don't be afraid of making a mistake

A Thought for the Week

"The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake - you can't learn anything from being perfect." ~ Adam Osborne

"Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out." ~ Benjamin Franklin

"After all these years, I am still involved in the process of self-discovery. It's better to explore life and make mistakes than to play it safe. Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life." ~ Sophia Loren

"What would you do if you weren't afraid?" ~ Spencer Johnson

22 Jun 2009 12:25:00 | Attitude, Learning, Motivation, Personal Development, Thought for the Week

3 Comments

Great quotes! These are great for me today when I'm spending time thinking about how NOT to be a perfectionist. It's okay to make mistakes and for things to be imperfect!

Posted by: Positively Present | June 22, 2009 at 03:29 PM

Hi Hilda,

I love the apple!

That last quote is just so profound. What would I do if I weren't afraid? Hilda, this one really has me thinking today. About what it is that holds me back....

Thank you, so much - for this today. You don't know how I needed to hear that. And to think about it...

Posted by: Lance | June 22, 2009 at 10:45 PM

Hey Dani,

I read your post from today - definitely some synchronicity going on there ;-) So glad you liked the quotes.

Lance,

when I saw that pic it made me laugh and I thought it was perfect - reminded me not to take myself or life too seriously. And I also think the last quote is really profound. I ask myself that question alot, whenever I'm procrastinating or struggling with a question. When I ask myself what I would do if I weren't afraid - what decision would come from the energy of love rather than fear - the answer is often revealed in the very question.

Happy thinking ;-)

Posted by: Hilda | June 22, 2009 at 11:23 PM

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