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"あなたの絶え間なく増加し印象的な目標を実行する能力は経験と過去の失敗から学ぶことによって向上します"

Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman Entrepreneur
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The main idea here is pretty straightforward: the more you do, the better you get at it. It’s like riding a bike. The first time, you probably wobbled and maybe even crashed. But with each attempt, you got a little steadier, a little more confident. And then, one day, you were just riding, without even thinking about it. The same principle applies to achieving goals. The more you try, the better you get at setting and reaching them.

Historically, this isn’t a new concept. Think about Thomas Edison. He didn’t just invent the lightbulb overnight. He had countless failures and experiments that didn’t work. But each one taught him something new. That’s a big part of why he eventually succeeded. He learned from what didn’t work, adjusted his approach, and kept trying.

Now, let’s bring it down to a more relatable example. Take someone training for a marathon. The first time they run, it’s a struggle. They might not even make it a mile. Their legs hurt, their lungs burn, and they wonder why they ever thought this was a good idea. But they don’t give up. They run a little more each day, learn how to pace themselves, figure out the best foods to eat, the right shoes to wear. They might even have a few setbacks — maybe a sprained ankle or a particularly rough day where they just can’t push through. But each run, each challenge, teaches them something. And then, months later, they’re crossing that marathon finish line, having accomplished something they once thought impossible.

So, how do you apply this to your own life? Start by setting small, achievable goals. Don’t aim for the moon right away. Maybe you want to write a book. Start with a chapter. Or even just a page. The key is to start, and to keep going, even when it’s hard. When you hit a roadblock, don’t see it as a failure. See it as a lesson. What can you learn from it? How can you adjust your approach?

Imagine you’re trying to learn a new language. At first, it’s frustrating. You mix up words, you forget vocabulary, your accent is all wrong. But you keep at it. You practice every day. You learn from your mistakes. And slowly, it gets easier. You start to remember more words. Your sentences flow better. One day, you’re having a conversation with a native speaker, and it’s no longer a struggle. You’ve achieved your goal because you didn’t give up after the first, or the fiftieth, mistake.

Think of it like this: every failure is just another step on the path to success. It’s not about never failing — it’s about learning and growing from each failure until you succeed. So, don’t be afraid to set big goals. And don’t be discouraged when you stumble along the way. Each stumble is just another lesson, another piece of experience that’s making you better, stronger, more capable.

Remember, the biggest successes often come from the toughest struggles. Keep pushing, keep learning, and keep growing. That’s how you turn goals into achievements. And you can do it. You've got this.
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Achievement Experience Goals Growth Learning Motivation Perseverance Resilience Self-improvement Success
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