The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
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Today, not starting is far, far worse than being wrong. If you start, you've got a shot at evolving and adjusting to turn your wrong into a right. But if you don't start, you never get a chance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Starting is essential for progress, even if it leads to mistakes.
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action rather than remaining in a state of inaction. Seth Godin suggests that while making mistakes is part of the journey, the only way to improve and succeed is to begin, as inaction guarantees missed opportunities for growth and learning.
Themes
ActionProgressGrowthMistakesStart
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational seminar about overcoming fear of failure.
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