THE BLOG
The Art Of Making Mistakes
If there's one truth in life, it's that nobody is perfect. Everyone is constantly changing, everyone is learning, everyone is constantly growing. And since you're not perfect, and neither is anyone else, mistakes happen. You should be making mistakes. But in the words of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, just make sure you're always making new mistakes!

Yet, to our detriment, we all go through life being afraid of making any. Mistakes should be embraced because they are imperative for personal growth. Without making mistakes, success and improvement would not be possible.

As said by John C. Maxwell; "The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one."

If the idea of making mistakes terrifies you, we've compiled a list to help you see the art behind making mistakes.
1. It keeps you humble
Complacency is a result of thinking you are above making mistakes. It means you stop questioning and challenging yourself.

Getting things wrong doesn't mean you're weak, it means you're actively involved in your attempts, even if, at that point, they are not bearing fruits. Gaining insight from mistakes also leads to having more empathy for others.

At the end of the day, we are only human. Mistakes are inevitable.

2. It makes you stronger
It takes bravery to admit you did something wrong and to grow from it. Making mistakes pushes you out of your comfort zone, as you need to reflect on your shortcomings and learn to recognise your strengths and weaknesses. Not only do you understand yourself better, but you also become a stronger person in general. By acknowledging your mistakes, and learning from them, you become a more resilient person each time.
3. It makes you wiser
With each error, you gain insight into what works and what doesn't. When something isn't working, you look for a new solution by trying new things. This process forces you to think outside of the box, while also gaining valuable knowledge.

The most important lessons in life almost always come from making some sort of mistake - or simply from something not going the way you anticipated that it would.
4. You learn how to bounce back
If you have a major deadline approaching and come across a big mistake that forces you to start again, what are you going to do? Get back on the horse. You're going to pick yourself up and get back to work. Bouncing back even stronger helps you to improve, imbibing you with more confidence and drive.

5. You learn how to let go
That project you had to restart? You probably spent hours upon hours working on it to the point where it felt like your baby - all for one (or perhaps multiple) mistakes to force you to let go of it and start again.

In order to be successful, you have to be able to let go of past mistakes, learn from them, and move forward.
6. It teaches you to take responsibility
In order to handle a mistake, you first have to acknowledge that a mistake has been made. Don't make excuses, don't point fingers, just accept responsibility, and find a solution. Ignoring the mistake, or worse - pretending it didn't happen, will likely see that it repeats in the future.

If an apology is necessary, do it sincerely. It goes a long way and shows courage.
If you never make mistakes, it means you're never trying something new or stepping out of your comfort zone. Just remember that success comes from growth, and growth comes from learning.