why being wrong is good

As humans, we often strive for perfection and success in every aspect of our lives. We want to be the best, to achieve our goals, and to never make mistakes. However, what if being wrong is not such a bad thing?

Our ideas and creations are very personal and close to our hearts; we believe in them wholeheartedly and are sure they are the best. We generally don’t like it when someone challenges and proves us wrong; we start losing self-confidence. We become vulnerable to ridicule. When we make mistakes, we often feel embarrassed or ashamed. And the cycle begins. The fear of failure and rejection often hold us back from taking risks and trying new things. When we fear being wrong, we usually stick to what we know and avoid trying new things.

But this is precisely when we must muster the courage, accept the feedback, learn and improve. The recognition and acceptance of where we went wrong make us resilient and more robust and slowly define our character. It can encourage creativity; stepping outside our comfort zones and trying new things opens us up to new ideas and perspectives.

I believe being proven wrong is actually good. Thank you to you all who help me grow.

Take care, and take care of each other.