Mistakes....they are allowed.

I love the words of the Mahatma Ghandi; "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes". The truth is that a life spend making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spend doing nothing. Some people grow up with the flawed belief that mistakes are automatic failures, hence they prefer to live their lives being on the 'safer side', always afraid of trying out a new thing or taking on a new challenge just for the fear of failure. The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually live in fear that you will make one! Mistakes are a part of being human. Assert your right to make a few mistakes. If people can't accept your imperfections, that's their fault.  The most important thing about making a mistake is to admit it and learn from it. Wise people admit their mistakes easily. They know that progress hastens when they do. Admitting a mistake (even if only privately to yourself) makes learning possible. It moves focus away from the 'blame game'. You can only learn from a mistake after you admit you have made it. As soon as you start blaming other people (or the universe), you distance yourself from any possible lesson. But if you courageously stand up and honestly say “This is my mistake and I am responsible”, the possibilities for learning will move towards you. I agree that admitting to making a mistake is sometimes difficult but believe me it is something that we must constantly do to be a better person and I tell you it is always possible. “Do not brood over your past mistakes and failures as this will only fill your mind with grief, regret and depression.” Rather, focus on not repeating them in the future. Mistakes are not the end; rather they should be seen as part of the process.

The beauty of mistakes is that they are the portals for discovery and learning. They help you to shape your resilience, experience, groom your problem-solving skills and prepare your for greater challenges. Oftentimes, what you remember is not the mistakes but what you do next after the mistakes. Mistakes are simply just trying something that didn’t work which, in most cases, leads you to something that works. They are proof that you are trying, that you are growing! Mistakes are inevitable so instead of wasting them; make them useful for your growth and lessons. By the time a mistake is made, the only practical direction to move is forward. What comes next after a mistake can make you stronger or weaker. They are indeed a powerful and effective way to learn. Change how you view them and they'll become a positive catalyst for change.  However, mistakes too can become catastrophe! There are some mistakes that are rather too expensive and must be avoided at all costs. These are mistakes that can get in your way of growth, learning and success. You must avoid the mistake of not having any new ideas. Careless mistakes must also be avoided as well as repeating the same mistakes all over again. Listen more to your instincts, create space for growths, refuse to follow the crowd, understand yourself and never give up on your dreams. Dare to dream big! Start that business/project, take that bold step. Though you might make few mistakes in the process, stand up and dust yourself, it will only make your success story worth it. Remember, the more challenging the goal, the more frequent and difficult the setbacks will be. The larger your ambitions, the more dependent you will be on your ability to overcome and learn from your mistakes. Don’t get stuck thinking about your past mistakes. Remember, before success comes in any man's life he is sure to meet with much temporary defeat and perhaps, some failures. Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional. Eventually, the choice is yours. Do not forget to follow this blog or subscribe via mail. Thanks.