"A man of genius makes no mistakes; his errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery." ​
— James Joyce

There's no such thing as a mistake.

If you're smart about it, then a mistake is a valuable learning experience, a stepping stone to the next level of knowledge. It gives you practice and information that you can use to perform better next time.

"What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile." ​
— Gary Ryan Blair

The difference between the successful and the unsuccessful comes down to a single step:

• The extra rep in a workout

• The extra time to perfect a presentation

• The extra effort for a loved one

Take that step where it counts.

"Children must be taught how to think, not what to think."
​― Margaret Mead

Our education system teaches us what to think, like facts and hard skills.

But the more valuable thing to learn is how to think well.

Effective thinking never goes out of date and can be applied universally.