If it is a mistake of the head and not the heart don't worry about it, that's the way we learn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mistakes made with good intentions are part of the learning process.
- In plain terms
- Don't stress over honest errors; they teach us.
- What can you take from it?
- Errors from the heart are learning opportunities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you learn from a mistake?
- How do you handle errors?
Another view
Some mistakes have serious consequences regardless of intent.
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