Chapter: 2
Mistakes are the heart & soul of life and they are inevitable. So why worry when things go wrong? Why worry when we commit a mistake? Just acknowledge our mistake and analyze the sequence of events which preceded them.
Most of our valued planning goes into vain just because of a silly mistake. It happens with most of us. But thinking too much, not to commit mistakes the next time is not a remedy. Indeed we must commit as many mistake as we can, keeping in mind that a mistake in never repeated in life. If we repeat the same mistake then there is a serious problem with us. We need to look into and get out of it as soon as possible. While we are thinking of committing mistakes, we should keep in mind that committing more mistakes is the need of the hour, at the same time just committing them without learning is not desirable.
No doubt mistakes teach us a lot. To get more out of our mistakes we should remember two things; Firstly, we must be open to accept/acknowledge our mistakes. If we are working in a group, we often blame each other when things go wrong. As a matter of fact when we are part of the group then each and every individual is responsible for the wrong doing. Secondly, when we commit a mistake, we must answer two basic questions:
a) Where things went wrong?
b) What should be done to avoid such mistakes in future?
Once we have answered these questions, we have learnt a lesson in our life; we have become better; we have become wiser. Do keep in mind these things are only applicable once the mistake is not repeated 
Life is short; we hardly get time for us, our spouse, our parents, our friends. Still we manage and devote as much as time possible. Saying this I don’t think there is enough time with us to commit mistakes and learn. There is an alternative and a quick way to learn more from mistakes – that is learning from other’s mistakes. Interact with as many people as you can, ask them about there mistakes and how they overcame them. This will be surely be an enriching experience and help you a lot in future.
Last but not the least is putting your learning into use. Say for example you are going to execute a new project. The foremost step is laying down an action plan and then executing it. In that plan you need to jot down every possible problem that can occur and pen down the possible solution for the same. Also jot down what mistakes needs to be avoided. Believe me this will help you a lot in any kind of activity and this is where our learning [from mistakes] plays an important role.
Keep it mind the bottom line about mistakes….Commit, learn and get ahead.
