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Preventing Is The First Step

Preventing Is The First Step

Awareness is the first step towards improvement.

Yes, I know – it’s obvious. But, sometimes, the most obvious thing is the hardest to cope with.

So, to avoid deep falls, you better be aware that anything could go wrong. Sometimes, even terribly so. And you have to be ready. Find a way to predict what could go sideways. Or, at least, prepare for the worst.

Down the road, you will know if it was worth the investment. If nothing happens, good for you. But if it does, it won’t destroy your morale that much. So, this is the reason why you should write a how-to-fail list.

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Passionate about self-improvement, personal growth, finance, and creativity. I love to inspire people to become the better version of themselves. Author @ www.cosmopolitanmindset.com

When you are passionate about something, you try your best to avoid mistakes. So why don't you try to avoid them?

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