From hereon, I will probably start blogging more about work and the things I've learned so far. It's been an exciting week for me, geek-style. Had a two-day class with Dr. Ned Roberto. More on that soon. In the meantime, here's a nice article that should jumpstart any thinking and re-thinking of them career goals.
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From 222 Ways to Entrepreneurial Success
by Brendan McGinty & Sherry Schuller
Making Successful Mistakes
When you make a mistake, it always helps to think of the situation in a different light and remember that the wrong answer is often the correct answer to a different question. Document your mistakes and the things you learned as a result. That knowledge could be valuable in another situation. Don't forget that mistakes are simply experiences you never expected to have. Allow yourself permission to fail and experience the unexpected - it's the fuel for growth and change.
The 3 keys to a successful mistake are:
Making mistakes quickly.
If you spend a great deal of time making a decision and you make the wrong one, that's an awful lot of wasted time, wasted money. Don't spend too much time making decisions when the right decision isn't obvious. Allow yourself to pick the wrong decision and do it quickly.
Recognizing mistakes early.
Recognizing mistakes in the early stages will help you save the amount of time and resources you expend on the mistake. If something doesn't seem right, dig deep for the reason and critique your decision. Ask those you trust for "if I were you" opinions. Look at the facts. If the preliminary results of your decision don't support your reasons for making the decision, chances are you're making a mistake.
Remember the mistake.
Mistakes are only beneficial in two ways - they encourage growth through education and teach us what not to do in a similar situation in the future. Remember your mistakes and learn from them.
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