Most people and organizations shy away from their mistakes. Even the simplest mistakes are perceived as utter failures and are to be shunned as shameful and something that should be buried and forgotten, if possible. This is understandable, since they’re not exactly something pleasant.
But mistakes, in large measure, lead to growth. No one does everything perfectly on the first attempt. We sometimes even make serious mistakes that harm others and require a lot of time and effort to rectify. That’s life, and there’s no reason to pretend otherwise.
But mistakes, in large measure, lead to growth. No one does everything perfectly on the first attempt. We sometimes even make serious mistakes that harm others and require a lot of time and effort to rectify. That’s life, and there’s no reason to pretend otherwise.
Following Others’ Examples
It’s a painful process, but owning up to our mistakes and trying to do better the next time is a good way to grow and be responsible. The best – and least painful way – to accomplish these same goals is to learn from others’ examples. You’re spared the pain and you get to reap the benefits of experience when you incorporate into your life lessons others have learned from sad experiences.The 7 Non-Negotiables
Why am I talking about this? Because Fishbowl CEO David K. Williams wrote a book, which will be published on July 29, 2013 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., in which he shines a spotlight on his darkest moments and explains how they led to his brightest days. He boiled down everything he learned into characteristics known as the 7 Non-Negotiables. The book is entitled The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning: Tying Soft Traits to Hard Results. It focuses on seven significant events in Williams’ life that made him the leader he is. He uses the term “Fail Up” in the book to describe the phenomenon of learning from mistakes. And he offers his wisdom to readers so they can be wise and make something great of their lives.
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