I was watching my daughter play soccer today and I admired all the little 7 year olds on the field. No matter how many times they missed the ball or accidentally kicked it into the other team's goalie - they kept on it. They didn't give up. I am so envious of how much they DIDN'T care about doing it wrong. They tried and tried, over and over again, until they made their goal.
If only we as adults can take a lesson from these kids - who cares if we make mistakes? It doesn't matter if we lose. It doesn't matter if we are told "no." They we try again. We do it better. We learn our lesson. We find a way to get a "yes."
There are so many adages about PERSISTENCE: "If at first you don't succeed - try, try again." Eventually you will get it right.
Persistence is a mindset:
- You must first get over the worry of being blamed. Because you will be.
- You must be brave enough to make mistakes - because there will be lots of them.
- You must understand that there are those who will be jealous of your strength and persistence - because they are not strong, and they are not persistent. (and by the way - they are the ones who are blaming you).
- You will fall on your face many times - but in the end you will be the one who others look up to
Do it over and over again - always finding a way to be better - and success will come knocking.
It is people like this that attract employers and big salaries. True - an employer does not want someone who will be constantly making mistakes. But much worse than this is someone with no drive, no ambition, or who never takes initiative because he doesn't want to be blamed.
By the way - a little hint: Ask LOTS of questions. Find someone who is very good in your field of work and pick their brain. Everyone likes to teach others what they know. Find your mentor and get as much information and advice that you can. It will help you avoid some of the mistakes.
Good Luck!
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