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A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

Posted on 14 March 2013 by philosiblog

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? How often do you make mistakes when you are doing something which you have mastered? When was the last time you fell down … Continue reading →

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No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.

Posted on 13 April 2012 by philosiblog

No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? How true is that! The person who isn’t trying is going nowhere, … Continue reading →

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Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

Posted on 13 March 2012 by philosiblog

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? This quote is also listed in several places as “Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” So, what do you call your … Continue reading →

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It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time

Posted on 26 December 2011 by philosiblog

It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? I have also seen this quote written as “It … Continue reading →

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Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer

Posted on 17 December 2011 by philosiblog

Make mistakes of ambition and not mistakes of sloth. Develop the strength to do bold things, not the strength to suffer. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a twitter-friendly excerpt  from a larger quote: “All courses of action are risky, … Continue reading →

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Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on.

Posted on 27 April 2011 by philosiblog

Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on. – Les Brown What does that mean? To me, it talks of the futility of reliving the past.  Dragging the anchors of your failures with you as you try … Continue reading →

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