"شما برای حفظ موقعیت خود در دنیا با حالت دفاعی نمی آموزید بلکه با حمله کردن و خودتان هم به خوبی تازیانه خوردن یاد می‌گیرید."

This quote is all about taking risks and learning from your experiences. It means that you don’t truly understand how to navigate life by always playing it safe and being overly cautious. Instead, you grow and become resilient by facing challenges head-on and even making mistakes along the way.

Imagine a time when you had to make a big decision. Maybe it was applying for a job you weren’t sure you were qualified for, or maybe it was asking someone out on a date. If you had just stayed in your comfort zone, worrying about all the things that could go wrong, you wouldn’t have done it. But by taking the leap—even if it didn’t turn out exactly as you hoped—you learned something valuable. You learned how to prepare better next time, how to handle rejection, and, most importantly, how to keep moving forward.

Think about Thomas Edison and the invention of the light bulb. He didn’t succeed on his first try. In fact, he famously said, “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Edison didn’t stand on guard, waiting for the perfect moment or worrying about failure. He jumped in, experimented, failed repeatedly, and got “well hammered” in the process. But through those experiences, he eventually succeeded and revolutionized the world.

So, how can you apply this in your own life? Start by embracing the mindset that failure isn’t a bad thing. It's just a part of the learning process. When you’re faced with a decision, instead of focusing on the potential negatives, think about what you could learn from the experience, even if it doesn’t go as planned. Take calculated risks. Push yourself to step out of your comfort zone.

Let’s say you want to start your own business. It’s a daunting task, right? You could spend years planning and waiting for the “perfect” moment, but the truth is, there will never be a perfect moment. Instead, start small. Launch a prototype, get feedback, and be prepared for setbacks. Each mistake will teach you something new, and each lesson will make you stronger and more prepared.

Here’s a story to wrap it all up: Imagine you're learning to ride a bike. You can read all the books about bike riding, watch all the videos, and listen to all the advice. But until you actually get on the bike and start pedaling, you won’t really learn. You’ll wobble, you’ll fall, and you might get a few scrapes and bruises. But with each fall, you’ll get better at balancing, at steering, at stopping and starting. Soon enough, you’ll be riding smoothly. And those initial falls? They’ll just be part of your story, part of what got you to where you are.

In the end, it’s about action. It’s about being willing to get “well hammered” by life’s challenges and coming out the other side stronger and wiser. So next time you’re faced with a big decision or a scary challenge, remember that it’s okay to take the leap, to make mistakes, and to learn along the way. That’s how you truly hold your own in the world.