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A Successful Life is an Infinite Game of Experiments
There are no failures in life: only lessons learned
In life, there are experiments, experiences and lessons learned. Wisdom or knowledge without application has no practical benefit.
Life isn’t a test; it’s an infinite game of experiments — there are no universal rules. There’s only what works for you. When we treat our life as a test, we tend to get stressed out and feel like we need to get every answer right the first time. But no one can tell you what the right thing is.
Everyone is experimenting with what they learn. Successful people apply what they know, do more of what’s working and repeat the cycle that produces the best results. If they don’t have the right knowledge, they hire smart people to apply the best input, tools or expertise to get the desired results.
“I have always been more interested in experiment, than in accomplishment,” says Orson Welles. The only way to gather real-world wisdom is by experimenting with different options and seeing what works for you in the long run.
That’s why every successful person focuses on self-exploration and continuous learning: They know how valuable those things are in building a solid foundation for their personal growth and future endeavours. Even if it might look…
