by Yeo Teck Wei
"Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult--once we truly understand and accept it--then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." By M. Scott Peck, author of "The Road Less Traveled"
What's wrong with being wrong?
When people make mistakes, they always seem to be agonizing over it. Why was I so stupid? How could i have overlooked it? Often, such questioning of your own abilities inflicts high damage on your self-confidence and work attitude, thus resulting in even more mistakes made. The cycle of suffering continues. But... it need not be this way. You have the ability to change your life, only if you want to. There is a positive side to making mistakes too.
Why having mistakes is a good sign
Making mistakes prevents you from developing a sense of complacency. When you know from the start you are prone to making mistakes, you will be cautious in whatever you do.
Many people have heard of the great basketball player Michael Jordan. Despite of his fame, this was his response: "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
Because no one is infallible, you will be more sensitive to the needs and the feelings of other people. When you see others making mistakes, you will also be constantly reminded not to do the same.
To err is human. The fact is no matter how careful you act, you will eventually make a mistake somewhere. But it's not the end of the world yet. It's never over until you really believe it's over. Keep trying, and don't give up.
Life is a journey through high and low bumps, so if you stop walking because you encounter a high slope, then you'll never get to feel the breeze from walking down from the top of the high slope.
Making mistakes also allow you to question and identify your values constantly. What really defines you? For the sake of your loved ones, what kind of man do you want to be?
No matter how you evade or escape from it, the problem will always be there. Ok, so you made a mistake - Remember it and move on. If you never accept that there's a problem, you'll never be able to solve it directly. So, your life is difficult. Accept it, and then get over it. Many people failed precisely because they do not admit their faults, and thus never get the chance to improve themselves. Do you want to repeat their path? The choice is yours.
To sum it up with a quote from former Vice-President of the United States Dan Quayle: The question in life is not whether you get knocked down. You will. The question is, are you ready to get back up... And fight for what you believe in?
So... what's wrong with being wrong?
Article by Yeo Teck Wei, who is a freelance writer based in Singapore. If you like me to write a free, customised article for your own use, please email me @ yeoteckwei@yahoo.co.uk, and i'll reply ASAP. Thanks.
"Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult--once we truly understand and accept it--then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters." By M. Scott Peck, author of "The Road Less Traveled"
What's wrong with being wrong?
When people make mistakes, they always seem to be agonizing over it. Why was I so stupid? How could i have overlooked it? Often, such questioning of your own abilities inflicts high damage on your self-confidence and work attitude, thus resulting in even more mistakes made. The cycle of suffering continues. But... it need not be this way. You have the ability to change your life, only if you want to. There is a positive side to making mistakes too.
Why having mistakes is a good sign
Making mistakes prevents you from developing a sense of complacency. When you know from the start you are prone to making mistakes, you will be cautious in whatever you do.
Many people have heard of the great basketball player Michael Jordan. Despite of his fame, this was his response: "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
Because no one is infallible, you will be more sensitive to the needs and the feelings of other people. When you see others making mistakes, you will also be constantly reminded not to do the same.
To err is human. The fact is no matter how careful you act, you will eventually make a mistake somewhere. But it's not the end of the world yet. It's never over until you really believe it's over. Keep trying, and don't give up.
Life is a journey through high and low bumps, so if you stop walking because you encounter a high slope, then you'll never get to feel the breeze from walking down from the top of the high slope.
Making mistakes also allow you to question and identify your values constantly. What really defines you? For the sake of your loved ones, what kind of man do you want to be?
No matter how you evade or escape from it, the problem will always be there. Ok, so you made a mistake - Remember it and move on. If you never accept that there's a problem, you'll never be able to solve it directly. So, your life is difficult. Accept it, and then get over it. Many people failed precisely because they do not admit their faults, and thus never get the chance to improve themselves. Do you want to repeat their path? The choice is yours.
To sum it up with a quote from former Vice-President of the United States Dan Quayle: The question in life is not whether you get knocked down. You will. The question is, are you ready to get back up... And fight for what you believe in?
So... what's wrong with being wrong?
Article by Yeo Teck Wei, who is a freelance writer based in Singapore. If you like me to write a free, customised article for your own use, please email me @ yeoteckwei@yahoo.co.uk, and i'll reply ASAP. Thanks.
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