Good evening, everyone. I’m so happy to be here today to talk about something we all go through in life—Making Mistakes. We’ve all been there, right? We set out to do something, we have a plan in mind, we think it’s going to go perfectly. And then… things don’t go as planned. We make mistakes. We stumble, we fall, and sometimes, it feels like we’re going nowhere.
But here’s the thing: Mistakes Are Not Failures. They are part of the journey. In fact, I’d say it takes Many Mistakes to find the path that works best for you. Let me explain.
When we start something new—whether it’s a new job, a project, a relationship, or even just learning a new skill—we don’t always know the best way to go about it. We may think we do, but we often don’t. So we try. And sometimes, we mess up. Maybe we chose the wrong approach, made the wrong decision, or trusted the wrong advice. But every time we make a mistake, we learn What Doesn’t Work.
Each mistake teaches us a lesson. One mistake might teach us to be more patient. Another might show us the importance of asking for help. Yet another might remind us to trust our gut. Every mistake gives us Something Valuable, even if at the moment, it feels frustrating or discouraging.
But imagine if we never made mistakes. If we always got everything right on the first try. Would we really grow? Would we really learn what we’re capable of? Probably not. It’s through those tough moments, those slip-ups, that we get better. We get stronger. And most importantly, we start to find the Right Path for us.
Here’s something important: The Right Path For You might not look like the right path for someone else. And that’s okay. We are all different. What works for your friend, your family, or even someone you admire might not be the best for you. And that’s why it’s so important to make those mistakes yourself. Because only you can figure out What Works Best For You.
So, if you’ve made mistakes—good! That means you’re trying, you’re growing, and you’re on your way to finding your own unique path. Don’t be afraid to fail. Don’t be afraid to mess up. Every wrong turn is just a step toward the right one.
In the end, it’s not about avoiding mistakes. It’s about Learning From Them, getting back up, and continuing forward. You are always one step closer to finding what truly works for you. Keep going. Keep trying. And remember, it’s all part of the journey.
