So I don’t think I’ve ever made a mistake. I’m pretty good at everything I attempt. Seriously, ask my boyfriend: I’m perfect… Oh. Wait. Okay, well there was that time that I pulled an all-nighter in college because I forgot that a huge paper was due the next day at 8. I’ve sent e-mails out with massive typos. And I’ve locked my keys in the car. Oh no, it’s ALL coming back now. I stepped on my gerbil when I was a young girl. And come to think of it, I’ve made a lot of mistakes since then.
But you know what–they were good. These mistakes (and the ones I didn’t mention) were vital for growth and learning.
Not that we should revel in our mistakes or rejoice over them, but we must see the opportunity to learn from them and change as a result. That’s part of growing and becoming better. Whether it’s you personally or your business, mull over some of your past mistakes and assess how you can avoid them in the future.
After all, “those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”