Comments on: The Fine Art of Making Mistakes

By: Sam Cooper

Sam Cooper — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:47:36 +0000

One thing common about us human human beings no matter where we are or we we are is the fact that we all MAKE MISTAKES. Maing mistakes is something we will never be able to escape. However, i appreciate your post becaue you were able to use this concept which is generally viewd in a negative concept ito an art towards productivity and self imporvement. no body is not perfect, but inorder to live life to the fullest we should learn how to view our imperfections perfectly, reflect on the things we vcan change and learn from it.

By: Luz Aguirrebena

Luz Aguirrebena — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:41:58 +0000

Laser beam article to the dna Dragos. Thank you! I love the phrase lose yourself in a smile. I actually wrote one with the title. Let’s read the perfection in our errors. I deeply believe this is a conversation that should be always in the front line because it has so many people trapped in the illusion of separation, competition, and secrecy driven by a linear hopeless perception of our errors. It is perverse. As perverse if not absurd as trying to make something into something it is not. Thanks again!
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By: Nepal travel

Nepal travel — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:14:10 +0000

i read your blog and i really lough and learn lot of things. one of our political leader said one small mistake give big success i remember that. i like your Art of Making Mistakes. thanks for sharing nice blog

Best regard
Nepal travel

By: Carmen

Carmen — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:10:05 +0000

Another great post, Dragos. I don’t really make mistakes but I will forward this to all my friends and family who do.

Just kidding. I learned a lot!
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By: Meg at Demanding Joy

Meg at Demanding Joy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:53:47 +0000

I love this. I’ve always admired people who can own up to their mistakes honestly and gracefully.
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By: Rani Bora

Rani Bora — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:23:05 +0000

Hi Dragos,

Thank you for putting a simple but important concept in a thought provoking way.

Learning from mistakes is one we all agree needs to happen but in reality only a few actually put into place the new learning and take action accordingly.

Having regrets whether we make a small mistake or one that caused someone significant harm (intentionally or otherwise) is quite normal. Just like we need to accept that we can and will make mistakes we also need to accept that regret is almost like an automated human response, even if only for a split second. Regretting the mistake is not the problem as most often it runs a temporary course. When we keep beating ourselves up over and over again and refuse to let go of regret, we deny ourselves access to the valuable lessons our mistakes could have taught us and instead weave a story to defend ourselves and whin about being a victim of other people or circumstances.

Guilt may be a waste of time but nevertheless prevails because people can be harsh on themselves and not forgive themselves for making mistakes especially if the perceived stakes are very high and affects others as well. They need to learn to forgive themselves fully and also be given the opportunity to do the same. Once this is done one could go on to master the art of making mistakes.

With warmth,

Rani
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By: Cheryl Paris

Cheryl Paris — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:56:37 +0000

Wonderful Post!
As long as the world is turning and spinning, we’re gonna be dizzy and we’re gonna make mistakes. – Mel Brooks

Basically “Life is a Learning Curve” and the only way to succeed is to go for it, make mistake, accept it and learn from it.

Great Work.

Cheers,
Cheryl Paris Blog
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By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:35:45 +0000

Forgot to add, that I think the idea of laughing at your mistakes is a good one as it will allow you to not take yourself so seriously. We all make mistakes, it’s how we deal with them that sets us apart. Great advice here.

Karen
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By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:32:29 +0000

This was a great article, Dragos

I think it’s so easy to beat ourselves up over our mistakes and think that we are alone in making huge ones. Not true! As long as we learn from our mistakes, we can improve ourselves.

It reminds me of Bob Ross who used to say that there were no mistakes, only ‘happy accidents’.

Karen

By: Hulbert

Hulbert — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:45:39 +0000

Great post on mistakes, Dragos. I think too many people let mistakes bother them that they end up over analyzing about the mistakes they have made. If I could add one more onto your list (if I happened to not catch it), it would be, “Learn from Your Mistakes”. I think this is what mistakes are for; they are here to teach us, not to scare us. Like your 10th tip, we should never quit, but use tips as a learning mechanism to help overcome the greatest obstacles that we face in life.
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