The sting of mistakes
In the Courage Quotient Robert Biswas Diener says that a compelling study by Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer, that people avoid taking courageous action because they are afraid of making mistakes, which can be socially embarrassing and personally threatening. Worrying about these mistakes, according to Langer, prevents us from taking risks and from being creative. In short, the potential sting of mistakes can prevent us from living the lives we want. Invite someone to take closer look at Christ who said (don’t be afraid for I am with you) and his church
