So here is where my parents get to feel validated for buying me that first Nintendo way back when. Feel free to keep this argument in your back pocket. Video games used to be considered a waste of time. However, I believe they’ve taught me and countless individuals how to be proactive and curious.
Whenever I first played Super Mario Bros. with my brother and cousin we were so excited to play that we died very quickly. We just wanted to see what it was like. There wasn’t a fear that if we died, we’d never get to play again or (as in the arcade) we’d run out of money.
This is an important concept in leadership and on a career path – don’t be afraid to jump at new opportunities. Be curious. Yes, it can be scary and yes you might fail, but in failing, you learn how to come back the next time and jump that hurdle (or Koopa Troopa or Bullet Bill). Sure, in life we don’t have unlimited time, resets, or funding, so choose wisely – but choose, and get moving! Don’t be paralyzed by a fear of failure – the biggest failure is not trying. Soon using the experience you’ve gained, you’ll be flying through like an expert.
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