I love the nuance of language. Here’s a simple example of how a subtle change between 2 similar words can create a shift in mindset. 

Failure vs failing – failure sounds finite…like that’s it.  It’s permanent. You’ve accepted you’re at the end of the journey, Much more of a closed mindset.

Failing on the other hand feels much more like a work in progress, being on a path to somewhere. It’s temporary, an opportunity to learn and grow. Much more of a growth mindset.

Everyone fails sometimes, but not everyone is a failure.

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