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How to embrace mistakes without romanticizing failure
They think it means accept failure with dignity and move on. The better, more subtle interpretation is that failure is a manifestation of learning and exploration. If you aren’t experiencing failure, then you are making a far worse mistake: You are being driven by the desire to avoid it. And, for leaders especially, this strategy—trying to avoid fa
... See moreAmy Wallace • Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
When we fear failure and believe we shouldn’t make mistakes, our inner critics can get loud and harsh. This is because failing can seem like evidence that we aren’t good enough, so we berate ourselves, thinking this will motivate us to improve. In reality, being harsh with ourselves isn’t motivating, and failing is a part of growing and learning. H
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