A short story is the ultimate close-up magic trick -- a couple of thousand words to take you around the universe or break your heart.
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I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes...you're Doing Something.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Making mistakes is a sign of taking action and learning.
This quote emphasizes the importance of embracing mistakes as a natural part of growth and progress. Neil Gaiman suggests that rather than fearing failure, we should welcome it as evidence that we are actively engaging in life and trying new things, which is essential for personal development and creativity.
Themes
MistakesLearningGrowthActionExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to inspire students to take risks in their careers.
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