Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement.
Alfred AdlerRead
What do you first do when you learn to swim? You make mistakes, do you not? And what happens? You make other mistakes, and when you have made all the mistakes you possibly can without drowning - and some of them many times over - what do you find? That you can swim? Well - life is just the same as learning to swim! Do not be afraid of making mistakes, for there is no other way of learning how to live!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Making mistakes is a vital part of learning and navigating life.
In this quote, Alfred Adler emphasizes that just as learning to swim involves making mistakes and overcoming challenges, so too does navigating life. He encourages individuals to embrace their errors, as they are essential for personal growth and understanding, suggesting that fear of failure can hinder one's ability to truly live and learn.
Themes
MistakesLearningLifeGrowthFear
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about personal growth and resilience.
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