Small mistakes teach us big lessons in life

(Utkarsh Patel)

Life is a journey in which mistakes become more important guides than books. Small and big mistakes teach us a lot. Sometimes by hurting us, sometimes by embarrassing us and finally by giving us the courage to move forward with confidence.

In childhood memories, it often happened that while writing the first letter on the slate, ‘C’ would be ‘G’ instead of ‘K’. Or when ‘3’ was written instead of ‘2’, the teacher’s footstool would fall into the palm! But those same mistakes taught us the proper grip of the hand, the shape of the letters and patience. Making mistakes is an integral part of human nature and that is nature. No child learns to ride a bicycle the first time. He falls, stumbles, cries but then gets up again. That falling teaches him the first balance.

Just making mistakes is not enough. Accepting mistakes is the true culture. Most of the time, many are ashamed to say the sentence “I made a mistake”. Most people get trapped deeper in trying to hide their mistakes. When we accept them, the mind becomes lighter and the path to improvement opens up. There is a saying that “A man who never makes mistakes never does anything new.” So mistakes should not be considered a cause for shame but a means of progress in life.

The most important thing is to correct mistakes. That is true progress. Analyzing the mistake once made, understanding the reason and being conscious of not making the same mistake while moving forward is the only true lesson.

In today's mobile age, most of the time on social media, everyone shows their successes and hides their mistakes. But the real inspiration is those who openly tell their mistakes and warn others. Make mistakes, but learn from them. Accept them, improve them and most importantly... have the strong willpower not to make the same mistake again. Human mistakes cannot be avoided in life, but sitting in fear of them is the biggest mistake. Make mistakes your guide because they will make you the steps of the ladder of success.

Important:

Make mistakes, accept them and learn from them but be careful not to repeat them.

(The writer is a prominent businessman, social worker and founder of khabarchhe.com)