Mistakes are part of the game. It's how well you recover from them, that's the mark of a great player.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Recovery from errors defines skill more than avoiding them.
- In plain terms
- Anyone makes mistakes; greatness is fixing them well.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on how you bounce back.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle errors?
- What's your best recovery story?
Another view
It downplays the value of preventing mistakes.
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