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Define what success means to you

Making mistakes, failing at things is such a taboo.  I don't understand it. Because we all fail. Yes, some might not admit it, but truth is we all fail.  Making mistakes is the whole deal of being Human. It is the best way we #learn. How otherwise we will be sure of success? Obviously avoid your mistakes.  I understand this largely attributes to how our society works. People around us work. Whole definition of failure(or success) is defined and if you don't meet that criteria, Its a mistake.  e.g. Going to college is success, dropping out is failure,  Going to job is success, quitting a job because you are not happy there is a mistake etc. How about defining what success means to YOU? and working towards it. Also while making the journey, not taking mistakes, failures at heart and just treat it as a setback.  For me at this juncture, success means being better version of me than I was yesterday. Personally or professionally.  Success means comfortable ...

Leaders should rely more on this...

Have you ever seen, met person who is pursuing MBA or recently finished one? Evident characteristic of most MBAs is confidence. They are beaming with it and ready to take over a corporate job which is meticulously designed 'NOT to FAIL' Before anyone who has done MBA, decides to get offended. Let me share, I am holder of the degree. I am glad I pursued it and enjoyed good outcomes.  Yes, I believe corporate jobs are safety net for assured success rather protect you from failure. Even most risky moves, projects taken by companies guarantee 'non-failure'. Some projects, moves, products may not succeed but it does not lead these companies to fail. Confident MBAs at all levels in these companies ensure non failure. Leaders all around the world move with confidence. What they lack and never taught about is using guts.  Guts is taking a chance to be proven wrong. To fail willingly.  At no school guts is discussed. Value of failure, taking a risk when there is no guaranteed ou...