Quote of the Day: Steve Maraboli

by Feb 22, 2018

It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.
-Steve Maraboli
Everyone makes mistakes, and research shows that us humans tend to make more mistakes than successes. Mistakes are a normal part of learning. Own up to it, but learn and move on from it. Think of a mistake like a lesson.
Today’s quote retrieved from Thoughtful Mind. Image retrieved from Pixabay under the public domain.

 

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