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Originally Posted by work2bfree
The difference between an experienced and inexperienced business owner is that the experienced one recovers from mistakes and failures much more quicker. This is because experience has taught him or her what steps are necessary in order to rectify a problem or bad situation.
If you are new to owning a business, give yourself time to learn how to manage a business. Failures and mistakes are to be expected. Don't let them prevent you from achieving your dreams of success and freedom. You only truly fail if you quit.
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I learned a while ago; I'm on my 6th business and realize that the best way to look at failures and mistakes is through a few questions I ask my clients when they go through this and feel completely bummed out.
1. What did I learn from this experience?
2. What have I learned about myself from this experience?
3. How can I use that for future reference?
Looking at it this way allows you to think of mistakes/failures as unexpected outcomes and learning experiences. I'm Canadian so I'll use a quote Wayne Gretzsky has said before: "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take".
So if you're not making any mistakes it may be that you aren't stretching yourself and you're staying in your comfort zone. So rejoice each time you make a mistake because you are learning Baby!
Cheers,
CoachLinda