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Learning from other's mistakes is not enough.
Don't fear mistakes; they often pave the way to success.
Learning from other's mistakes is valuable, yet the most profound lessons stem from personal experience.
Embrace small regrets; they act as the antidote to larger ones.
For some mistakes, you have to make them yourself; otherwise, the pain won't be strong enough to stop you from repeating them in the future.
To truly master a skill, get your hands dirty. Repairing electronics, for instance, isn't learned through reading or talking to experts; it comes from countless hours of hands-on tinkering.
In today's age of information, abundance has become a burden. When faced with the option to read 100 books about a certain topic, it's hard to take immediate action.
Don't fear mistakes; they often pave the way to success.
Avoid getting stuck in the abstract realm of theory. The longer you stay there, the harder it is to leave, and the scarier the real world becomes.
Give yourself permission to mess up. Aim to avoid irreversible fatal mistakes, but allow yourself some space and time to play the field and get things wrong.
Early small mistakes will help you nip a bad habit in the bud when it's still a gentle stream, rather than waiting for it to transform into a turbulent, roaring river.
Aspiring chefs dedicate years to honing their skills in low-stakes environments, making mistakes and learning, so they can avoid culinary blunders, like food poisoning, when running a high-end restaurant kitchen.
View mistakes as subtle hints rather than embarrassing failures. The more mistakes, the closer you are to your truth, and the faster you can find your path.
By postponing the initial resistance that comes with doing something new, you risk spending many years dreaming about conquering a mountain that may not be for you.
Remember, you can't think your way out of overthinking, and trying to learn from everybody else before taking action is the surest path to getting stuck in a never-ending cycle of overanalysis.
After all, being a bit innocent and naive may be the missing piece you need to achieve something remarkable.
Great love and respect,
Ash Lamb
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