I don't get Many things right the first time In fact, I am told that a lot Now I know all the wrong turns And stumbles and falls Brought me here.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Past mistakes and failures are framed as necessary steps that led to the current place.
- In plain terms
- Your failures brought you to where you are today.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept failures as essential parts of your journey.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you learn from a mistake?
- How do you view your past?
Another view
Not all failures lead to positive outcomes.
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