I never learned how to make the game winning 3 point shot without being willing to take the difficult shots along the way.

admit mistakes

9 - I used to be a 6, but I have become stronger in who I am and I now don’t take mistakes personally. I used to grind until I reached perfection before sharing ideas with anyone out of fear of being incorrect. Now, I am excited to make mistakes because mistakes accelerate learning and offer an opportunity to build connection with my peers. By fearing mistakes, you stop taking the risks needed to drive the cart forward. The truth is, nobody has it all figured out and we should be boasting in our areas of improvement - in doing so we actually empower those around us