The list of mistakes you can never recover from is very short. But you likely realize your life will not be destroyed if your book doesn't sell or i… - James Clear

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The list of mistakes you can never recover from is very short.

But you likely realize your life will not be destroyed if your book doesn't sell or if a potential date turns you down or if your startup goes bust. It's not the failed outcome that paralyzes us. It's the possibility of looking stupid, feeling humiliated, or dealing with embarrassment that prevents us from getting started at all.

The first step to being courageous is being willing to look foolish.