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We were raised to do work with no mistake. When a task is assigned, we take it serious. We work cautiously. We do our best. At the completion of task, we turn in.
The result?
Our boss hates it.
Our hope is lost.
This is our our society functions.
We must unhinged this thinking. If we don’t and then we live our life miserably. Our creativity and passionate is hindered.
When we subscribe to this convention of perfection system, we no longer make a breakthrough in our daily life around our circumstance.
We must start feel our fear and do it. This is when we failure forward. Failure make us a better person. How often do you have friends or family members who have a great idea. You love it. You encourage it. But, that idea go no where. Why? Remember, we have been conditioned that our idea is bad and failure is an embarassment.
Debunk this convention of perfection system.
Failure forward.
If you have great idea. Do it. It is ok when you make mistake or you failure. Cherish your failure. This i s an opportunity when you can reflect and improve yourself to a better you.
Yes, it is a pain. But, it is the pain that make you beautiful. Think of a great building that are being pounded by hammer and cutting by power saw. If this building have feel and the building will scream in agony of pain. This is what make the building beautiful.
Take criticism. Garner yourself a thick skin. Grow a cajones.
A great person said, “A disappointment is an opportunity in disguise.” Change your thinking and ask yourself, “What can I learn from this?” “What can I do better?” The odd is that you will find answer right under your nose. This is you telling your brain to work different. And, your brain will start to seek for the answer you needed. Brain is an amazing organ. Use it well and it will serve you well.
I recalled a story telling by Jack Canfield in his book, “Success Principle”. He told the story about a little boy who went to the fridge to get the milk. He helped himself to a glass of a milk. The milk jug was too big for him to handle. He spilled the milk all over the milk. This little boy was so disappointed. His mom saw this event and she went down to him and told him, “Honey, can you help mom clean this up and we will try this again.”. If you are like me and think this boy will be in a big trouble. Unfortunatelhy, we have been conditioned that if there is a mistake and it is to be scolded. It has been pass down from many generations. What can we learn from this mom? The mom taught the little boy to take responsible after his mess. And, she encourage him to try again. This mom just solved a world problem at very early age. How many people will try again after the first mistake? Not many because they felt ashamed and they don’t want to get yelled at. It is not a great feeling. We desire to be guided, coached, advised, and appreciated.
To sum this up in few words:
Take risk.
Do it.
Accept failure.
Learn.
Move on.
Do it again.
This is your defining moment to a greatness.
