Taylee. Summary: Mistakes are a part of life, and the sooner we except that, the less time and energy will be wasted in trying to avoid them. No we shouldn't go looking for mistakes but trying not to make them is like trying to go swimming without getting wet. The trick is to allow yourself to gather information without judging or labeling that information prematurely.
Key Concepts: When we give ourselves permission to fail, we at the same time give ourselves permission to succeed.
Key Terms: Success/Failure.
Making Connections: If ever there was a chapter written for me, this one is it!! I am terrified of failure. I hate doing something wrong and than thinking I could have done something to avoid that situation. I feel so small when I mess up, because I want so badly to be great. I want to be able to be a super-human who is a phenomenal house-keeper that can cook and clean; a straight A student who not only passes her classes, but really understands the material; a glorious soprano with amazing release and focus and an awesome work ethic in the practice room! I don't want to say that I need to except that I can't be all those things, because that's not really true. What I need to understand is that most mistakes don't ruin my chances forever. Mistakes are fine if I don't let them be the thing that stopped me from continuing on.
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