Beyond the Rhetoric

“What these things have in common is that kids will take a chance. If they don’t know, they’ll have a go. Am I right? They’re not frightened of being wrong. Now, I don’t mean to say that being wrong is the same thing as being creative. What we do know is, if you’re not prepared [...]

“To avoid situations in which you might make mistakes may be the biggest mistake of all.” Life is inherently risky. When you step outside, there’s a distinct possibility that you could get hit by a runaway car. When you go to a job interview, you may slip up on one of the questions and blow [...]

“Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” Just as Wayne Gretzky taught us that you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, noted writer and poet James Joyce reminds us of the value of making mistakes. If you succeed in absolutely everything that you do, chances are that you’re not going to learn very much. [...]

They say that to err is human. We all make mistakes, but we all seem to deal with them in different ways. Some people may feel inclined to cover up their mistakes, possibly for fear of embarrassment or punishment, but this may not be the best approach for you to take. The problem with covering [...]