A Quick Note on Mistakes

It’s easy to feel like a failure when you make a big mistake. Any time a blunder results in a significant setback, it’s easy to want to kick yourself. However, no mistake, no matter how huge, justifies self-loathing. There’s a mantra I often tell myself: You only fail when you quit. A mistake is no big deal in…

Quick Note: Persistence

It can be hard to keep going if you feel stuck in a rut or can’t seem to make something work. You can easily overlook what you have accomplished when you brood too long on your setbacks. Roadblocks are inevitable. Sometimes you might feel like a failure, but that’s only true if you quit. As…