When our mistakes stare us in the face, we often find it so upsetting that we miss out on the primary benefit of failing (yes, benefit): the chance to get over our egos and come back with a stronger, smarter approach.
From The 99 percent article Why success always starts with failure, a great read on why and how to make the most of the opportunities they provides.
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