Starting a new venture, project, or learning a new skill?
It’s messy and comes with failure. It’s easy to feel discouraged during the first phase. Your first try will be bad. And this is a good thing.
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Failure is a rite of passage.
In our journey through learning and growth, we face many ups and downs.
Here are 12 proven benefits of not quitting:
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Growth mindset: Failure teaches us that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.
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Problem-solving skills: With each failure, we learn new ways to tackle challenges.
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Learning breakthroughs: Mistakes provide unique insights that propel us forward.
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Creativity and curiosity: Navigating failures encourages innovative thinking.
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Emotional intelligence: Dealing with setbacks enhances our ability to manage emotions.
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Winner mindset: It shows the difference between giving up and pushing through.
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Commitment and passion: Overcoming obstacles shows our dedication to our goals.
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Mastery and learning: Each failure brings us closer to expertise.
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Innovation: Learning from mistakes creates improvement and new ideas.
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Expertise and competence: Persistent effort builds deep knowledge and skills.
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Humility: Failing while learning requires us to put aside our ego.
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Character and perseverance: The journey teaches resilience and determination.
Remember,
Your first attempt is only the first step. What truly defines you is your persistence and willingness to continue learning from each setback.
So, dive in, embrace the messiness, and be proud of every flop.
Your 100th attempt will be your masterpiece.
Till next week,
Noemi Kis✨
P.S. I have an amazing book recommendation for you 🙂
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
It’s a heartfelt account of what its like to create anything. A business, music, podcast, or any artful expression.
It helped me to overcome fears, mental blocks and procrastination associated with any creative endeavor.
It’s a game changer.
