The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Paralysis by fear of failure is worse than making actual mistakes.
- In plain terms
- Being scared to make mistakes stops you from living more than mistakes do.
- What can you take from it?
- Stop worrying about making mistakes and just move forward.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you avoiding due to fear?
- Which mistake taught you most?
Another view
Some mistakes can have serious permanent consequences.
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