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What does it mean?
Good judgement comes from experience, which itself comes from bad judgement.
In plain terms
We learn good judgement by making mistakes.
What can you take from it?
['mistake', 'growth']

Where it applies

  • skill development
  • career progression

Putting it to work

  • reflecting on errors
  • seeking feedback

Questions to consider

  • What kinds of mistakes are most instructive?
  • How can we turn bad judgement into growth?

Another view

Not all mistakes lead to useful experience.

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