MISTAKES ARE HUMAN, BUT SOME PEOPLE
TOOK IT TOO FAR

MISTAKES ARE HUMAN, BUT SOME PEOPLE
TOOK IT TOO FAR


02.The Game























01.The Psychology of Mistakes




A mistake is a decision or an action —or lack thereof— that we fear we’ll come to regret. Mistakes usually cause some degree of pain, loss, or struggle.



The irony is that these events that we try so hard to avoid are sometimes precisely what we need to experience. Ordinarily, growth doesn’t occur without some of those challenging feelings we try so hard to avoid.


Through the painful experience, there is abundant opportunity to learn and grow. These insights, borne out of what we call mistakes, are necessary form our psychological, emotional, and spiritual growth. They are also fundamental part of our learning process.



If we look at our lives as a perpetual unfolding —a never-ending process of becoming— we might consider that what we call a mistake  is simply a snapshot that we freeze in time.

The perfectionist, of course, has an acutely difficult time, as they remain anchored in the old, fearful dogma.






The objective is to not stay mired in the loss but to look for the new door that is opening. The opportunity is always there if we can get out of our own way and see it.



but, some mistakes, are just.      

BIGGER


than others...






Can you guess which have been 10 of the most
well-known srew-ups of all time?



They have often changed the course of history.



Take 30 seconds to look at the image side of each card.
Don’t forget to read the hint.
Make a guess and turn the card to see whether you got it right.