Mistake: an action or judgment that is misguided or wrong
As I prepare to write my New Year’s resolutions / thoughts for 2018, I spent a few minutes today looking at various quotes. This one, written by a writer, struck a chord, as it seems important to use this message as a guide when planning our upcoming year.
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I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something. (Neil Gaiman)
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About Me & the “365 Daily Challenge”
I’m Jay, an author who lives in NYC. My debut novel, Watching Glass Shatter, can be purchased on Amazon @ http://mybook.to/WGS. I’ve always been a reader. And now I’m a daily blogger. I decided to start my own version of the “365 Daily Challenge” where since March 13, 2017, I’ve posted a characteristic either I currently embody or one I’d like to embody in the future. 365 days of reflection to discover who I am and what I want out of life.
The goal: Knowledge. Acceptance. Understanding. Optimization. Happiness. Help. For myself. For others. And if all else fails, humor. When I’m finished in one year, I hope to have more answers about the future and what I will do with the remainder of my life. All aspects to be considered. It’s not just about a career, hobbies, residence, activities, efforts, et al. It’s meant to be a comprehensive study and reflection from an ordinary man. Not a doctor. Not a therapist. Not a friend. Not an encyclopedia full of prior research. Just pure thought, a blogged journal with true honesty.
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Wonderful advice! Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year. Thx.
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I love Neil Gaiman and this quote is one of many reasons why. Great choice Jay!🤗
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Thank you.
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I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of wishing that you make mistakes because that’s the evidence that you’re trying new things.
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🙂
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I loved be this quote!! I’ve never really thought of it like that but I can see how making mistakes is a good thing.
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It’s hard one to accept too!
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Yeah I agree with that.
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That is a good quote! I may need to put that up in my classroom, if only for myself!
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That would be helpful for them!
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Great quote. It is hard not to beat yourself up sometimes over mistakes made but every one is a learning experience in some way. Thanks for the reminder.
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Glad to help. You’ve added an equally important message. The learning experience. 🙂
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In 291 days of posts, and 291 days of great advice and insights, this might be the best
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That is very kind. 🙂
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😀
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good quote. i’ve been hearing a lot about this author lately. his book, norse mythology is at the top of my tbr list.
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I only read one a long time ago. I need try another.
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Wonderful wisdom!
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🙂
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LOL. He is funny. And often quite insightful.
I still remember his comment about 2nd person being named such because only 2 people had ever pulled it off successfully. LOL
To the many mistakes that await you, Cheers.
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I would love to try second person but I am scared! Lol. Just a little.
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Laughing.
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Maybe a future joint project!!
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Hrm. That could be interesting. Maybe a three point of view book with each view point in a different person. LOL
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As authors we would lose our minds!
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Love the sentiment and the quote Jay! Happy 2018 to you!
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Same to you. Happy New Year!!!!!!
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Promise Jay! It reminds me of the card I offered to a retiring colleague telling her to make mistake with enthusiasm 😉
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🙂
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Yes! I love this, how am I a Neil Gaiman fan and not have this on my radar?! I strongly believe in embracing your mistakes and never having regrets. Regrets are the enemy.
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All for you! Well I should have thought about it in advance! Lol
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Excellent quote to select and share. Thank you.
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Thx!
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Love it ❤ I'll be making lots of mistakes! Happy 2018, Jay! All the best!
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Happy New Year. Thank you. Xoxo
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I believe we all cringe when we err, but the quote is so true: how can we learn/grow if we don’t make them. They’re lessons in disguise. Thank you. 🙂
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I love quotes like that. I saved it to my Pinterest! I must prepare my New Year’s resolutions / thoughts for 2018, too! 🙂 Have a Happy New Year, Jay!
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Happy New Year! Thank you so much for everything you’ve done this year. 🙂
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Awesome quote!
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thx
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Beautiful quote. Mistakes are much needed if we want to create and not just recreate! 😀
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🙂 Exactly!
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