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by qrbLPHiKpiux 2854 days ago
Let me explain how happy I am to read this. This is beyond motivating. In my profession, failure is part of the job. In fact, I'm not in a "job" per se, but a profession, the "practice" of a healing art. Doctor's do not "work." They "practice." They make mistakes, learn from them, and continue on.

I have a child in middle school now. At the parent orientation, the principal addressed everyone. He said he welcomes mistakes, actually encourages them to try and fail, because that's the only way you learn.