The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.
Meister Eckhart
Take Action and Embrace Mistakes: The Power of Also HopeMeister Eckhart once said, “The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.” This means that it’s better to take action and make mistakes than to do nothing at all. Making mistakes helps us grow and learn, and it gives us the opportunity to discover new things about ourselves. So, don’t be afraid to take chances and embrace the mistakes they might just lead you to your greatest victory. Have hope in the process.
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Meaning of Quote – The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.
Hey there! Have you ever heard this incredible quote by Meister Eckhart? He said, “The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.” Pretty cool, right? But what does this quote really mean? Well, let’s dive into the world of taking action, making decisions, and sometimes making goof-ups along the way.
Imagine you’re playing a video game, and you’re standing at a crossroad. One path could lead to a treasure chest, while the other could lead to a not-so-friendly dragon. You could stand there forever, trying to decide which way to go, or you could just pick a path and go for it. You might end up with a whole bunch of gold coins, or you might have to battle the dragon. But you know what? If you never choose a path, you won’t get anywhere, and that treasure chest will stay full and alone far, far away, and that dragon will be napping, undisturbed. That’s basically what Eckhart was talking about!
Choosing not to choose is kind of a choice too. It’s like saying, “I’ll just let whatever happens, happen!” But that’s not always the best way to go about things, you know? When you dont decide, you give up your power to shape what happens next. You’re missing out on all kinds of opportunities for greatness, discoveries, and even fun.
Now, let’s say you make a choice and, oops, it’s the wrong one. Maybe you took that path with our imaginary dragon and now you have to high-tail it out of there. You might think, “Oh no, what a mistake!” But hold on! Making a mistake isnt the end of the world. In fact, its actually a pretty awesome learning experience.
When you make a mistake, you get the chance to grow and learn about what works and what doesn’t. You discover new things about yourself, like how brave you are for trying, how you handle a challenge when things don’t go your way, and how to dust yourself off and try again. It’s kind of like practicing a skateboard trick you might fall a bunch of times, but each spill teaches you something new about balance, speed, and courage until, bam, you’ve got it!
Meister Eckhart’s advice is like a friendly nudge to remind us that doing something even if it leads to a whoopsie is better than doing nothing at all. Think about the most successful people you know or have read about. Inventors, scientists, and explorers, like Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, and Neil Armstrong, they didn’t get everything right the first try. Nope, they made heaps of mistakes before they got to their big achievements. And guess what? They wouldn’t have changed a thing, because each mistake led them closer to their goals.
It’s like playing a tough level on a game. If you never try new strategies because youre scared of losing a life, you’ll just be staring at the same screen forever. But if you try different approaches, you’ll eventually beat that level, even if you do Game Over a few times first.
Making mistakes can also spark creativity. Sometimes when you mess up, you stumble upon a solution you would never have thought of if everything had gone as planned. Its sort of like doodling aimlessly and then suddenly, you’ve drawn the coolest monster or a superhero with the best costume. Accidents can lead to brilliance!
And hey, think about all those stories of successful people starting out with a “silly” idea that others didn’t believe in. They could have thought, “Oh, it’s too risky. What if I fail?” But instead, they went on to create things like the Wright Brothers airplane or J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books!
Remember, stepping out and taking action shows not only courage but also hope hope that things can and will get better if you give it your best shot. By choosing to “do” instead of “wait”, youre giving yourself the chance to make a dent in the universe, to change your life and maybe even the lives of others.
But, don’t forget, it’s also super important to think things through before you leap into action. I’m not saying you should be reckless and just charge ahead like a bull in a china shop. Its not about making random choices; it’s more about not being frozen by fear of messing up. Its totally fine, actually great, to ask for advice, do a little research, and plan your next steps, just as long as you dont get stuck in the planning phase forever.
In the big picture, trying and flubbing is just part of the adventure of life. It shapes who you are and who you’re becoming a brave, action-taking, mistake-making, learning-as-you-go person who’s way more interesting than if youd just played it safe all the time.
So what are you waiting for? Go on and do that thing you’ve been dreaming about. Write that story, join that club, learn that game. Make choices, take chances, and embrace the mistakes. Because as Meister Eckhart wisely pointed out, “The price of inaction is far greater than the cost of making a mistake.” And who knows? That “mistake” just might turn out to be your greatest victory.
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