TED Talks - Making Mistakes
Yesterday, I was driving home and listening to my TED talk podcast playlist. I regularly listen to podcasts in the afternoon (the local host for my NPR station bugs me - she says "Missour-ah" - that should say it all!) and alternate between Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, The Thrilling Adventure Hour, and now, TED Talks . Yesterday's discussion was about making mistakes . I don't like to make mistakes. I don't think there are many of us out there who do like to make mistakes, but I really don't like to make mistakes. I am a bit (cough, cough) of a perfectionist who places unreal expectations upon herself. I am constantly challenged by the "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Goblins" that take over my head at times. I want everything to be perfect, especially for my clients. The problem? Well, I'm not perfect and will never be able to attain absolute perfection. That's okay. Mistakes happen. What is important is how you respond and react to making...