Fierce Tip of the Week: Build on Your Mistakes

When you make a mistake, sometimes the disappointment can urge you to shut down and look at it as a failure. This attitude, not the mistake, is the error.

Growth happens when the perception of what’s “perfect” is challenged. When this happens, an idea or project can go to a whole new level.

This week’s tip is about making the most of an “imperfect” situation by building upward and onward. Often there is so much energy focused on making sure there are no flaws that we overlook how valuable second, third, or even tenth attempts can be. The key to turning a misstep into something that moves a project forward is to take the time to challenge and reflect.

Put your energy into problem solving for a new and even better solution. Instead of viewing a mistake with a defeatist attitude, challenge yourself and those around you to see it as an opportunity to continue to innovate.

So this week, whether it’s your second crack at it or your tenth, remember that you may come out with something much bigger than you ever imagined.