"悪い間違いはいくつか犯しました"

We've all been there, haven't we? Screwed up royally at some point. The idea here is that everyone makes mistakes—sometimes really big ones. It's part of being human. It's about acknowledging that, yes, you mess up occasionally. But, you know what? It’s okay. Mistakes are a part of life, and they shape who we are.

Think about Freddie Mercury singing these lyrics in Queen’s famous song "We Are the Champions." That song came out in 1977, a time when the world was going through all sorts of upheavals. Even rock stars, people we tend to put on a pedestal, mess up. And they own it. That’s the key—owning your mistakes and learning from them.

Take the example of Steve Jobs. Remember when he got ousted from Apple back in 1985? Talk about a monumental screw-up. But did he wallow in self-pity? Nope. He went on to found NeXT and Pixar—companies that did pretty darn well. Eventually, he returned to Apple and led it to become one of the most successful companies in the world. His earlier failure didn’t define him; his comeback did.

So, what can you take away from this? If you mess up, don’t beat yourself up about it. Learn from it. Take a step back, figure out what went wrong, and use that knowledge to do better next time. It's like that old saying, "Fall down seven times, stand up eight." Resilience is key.

Here's a scenario to mull over: Imagine you’re at work, and you botched a presentation. Maybe you forgot your key points or your tech failed. Your boss is less than pleased. It feels like the end of the world in that moment. But it’s not. Take a breath. Apologize sincerely and figure out what you can do better for next time. Could you have practiced more? Maybe have a backup plan for tech failures? Learn from it and move forward. Your career isn’t over because of one bad day.

Let's make it even more real. Think of a friend who once invested in a business that flopped. They lost money, had sleepless nights, and probably felt like they hit rock bottom. But after a while, they decided to give it another shot. They did their research, learned from their previous mistakes, and started another venture. This time, it succeeded. They've got stories now—stories of resilience, of learning, and ultimately, of triumph. Their initial failure wasn’t the end; it was just a pitstop.

Remember, it’s the way you handle mistakes that truly defines your character. Own your errors, learn from them, and don’t let them hold you back. Think of mistakes as stepping stones, not stumbling blocks.

So the next time you make a mistake—and you will, because we all do—just remember, you're in good company. Even the greats have made a few. And look where they are now.